(Health) Confirms Kuwait's Commitment to Supporting Joint Arab Health Efforts
Kuwait City, Sept 6 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Health reaffirmed on Sunday Kuwait’s commitment to supporting the trajectory of joint Arab health efforts and enhancing cooperation and integration among Arab countries, thereby contributing to the development of health services and improving quality of life.
In a press release marking Arab Health Day 2026, which was adopted by the Arab Ministers of Health Council under the theme “Towards a Longer Life and Sustainable Quality of Life,” the ministry stated that Kuwait’s support for this direction stems from its conviction that health is a fundamental pillar of comprehensive and sustainable development.
It highlighted the continued efforts to enhance the exchange of expertise and successful experiences, and to broaden coordination with Arab countries and regional health institutions, in service of human health and the advancement of health system efficiency.
The statement quoted Dr. Hisham Kalander, Assistant Undersecretary for External Health Services and Head of Arab, Regional, and International Health Organizations, who emphasized that this year’s theme embodies a strategic vision that goes beyond providing curative services to include building integrated, resilient health systems, strengthening prevention and awareness, and investing in human health across all life stages.
Kalander added that Kuwait, represented by the Ministry of Health, continues to support joint initiatives and programs, enhance cooperation frameworks with Arab countries, and exchange expertise and successful health practices, thereby contributing to service development and achieving health well-being for the peoples of the region.
He noted that Kuwait’s hosting of specialized scientific and health events and meetings, along with its active participation in supporting Arab health institutions and organizations, reflects its dedication to broadening health cooperation horizons and consolidating concepts of prevention, sustainability, and quality of life.
He pointed out that Arab Health Day, adopted in 2018 following a proposal submitted by the Kuwaiti delegation during the 49th session of the Arab Ministers of Health Council, serves as an annual milestone for raising health awareness, exchanging best practices, and highlighting the achievements of member states in developing health care.
He stressed that rapidly escalating health challenges necessitate further coordination and teamwork, enhancing the capacity of Arab health systems to respond and adapt, and contributing to building a sustainable health future that meets the aspirations of Arab peoples for development, well-being, and quality of life. (End) M.N.M./A.M.H.
