Health Minister Honors Dr. Mona Burhama Upon Her Retirement
The Ministry of Health honored Dr. Mona Burhama in recognition of 44 years of distinguished medical service in treating blood diseases, cancer, and stem cell transplantation in Kuwait.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Dr. Mona Borehama’s career at the Ministry of Health spanned 44 years and six months, during which she dedicated 30 years to the fields of hematology, oncology, and stem cell transplantation. She also served as head of the department from 2014 to 2022.
Among her most notable contributions was launching stem cell transplantation procedures in October 2021, during the coronavirus pandemic. The number of patients who underwent stem cell transplants exceeded 100 cases, including autologous transplants and transplants from matched family donors or haploidentical donors, alongside the inclusion of cases involving immunodeficiency and other conditions requiring this type of treatment.
This honor recognizes Borehama’s contributions and her role in developing services for the treatment of blood disorders, cancer, and stem cell transplantation for children in the State of Kuwait.
