Ministry of Health organizes the third Kuwaiti conference on heart and metabolic diseases to exchange expertise

Kuwait City, 10 Oct (KUNA) – The Ministry of Health today hosted the Third Kuwait Conference on Cardiometabolic Diseases, aimed at facilitating communication and the exchange of expertise on cardiometabolic conditions in Kuwait.

Dr. Khaled Al-Mulla, a cardiologist and head of the Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Heart Center at Al-Amiri Hospital, said in his opening remarks that the conference brings together a select group of healthcare specialists, researchers, policymakers, and sector leaders united by a common goal: improving the prevention and management of cardiometabolic diseases.

Dr. Al-Mulla noted that cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and metabolic disorders continue to impose a significant burden on society. He added that Kuwait and the Gulf region face unique challenges, including rapid changes in lifestyle patterns, an aging population, and rising rates of diabetes and obesity. However, he emphasized that these challenges also open avenues for innovation, collaboration, and leadership.

He explained that the conference’s activities highlight the latest advancements in prevention, diagnosis, digital health, precision medicine, and multidisciplinary patient care. He stressed that the event represents an opportunity to build fruitful professional relationships, exchange knowledge and expertise, and forge new partnerships that can accelerate progress and improve health outcomes across the region. (End)