Deputy Minister of Health Discusses with CEO of Tourism Projects Company Enhancing Cooperation in Environmental Sanitation

Kuwait City, October 21 (KUNA) -- The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, Sheikh Dr. Salman Khalifa Al-Sabah, held talks today, Wednesday, with Anwar Al-Halila, Chief Executive Officer of the Tourism Projects Company, to explore ways to enhance cooperation and partnership between the two sides in the fields of public health and environmental sanitation.

In a press release, the Ministry of Health stated that the meeting was held in line with its commitment to expanding institutional partnerships and strengthening integration with national entities to support prevention efforts and maintain a healthy and sustainable environment in the State of Kuwait.

The meeting discussed mechanisms for joint cooperation to ensure a healthy environment in tourist and coastal facilities and sites, as well as to strengthen environmental sanitation measures and prevent health risks.

It was clarified that the two sides discussed ways to enhance surveillance and preventive control of health pests and disease vectors, and to mitigate environmental factors that could affect public health, thereby contributing to the protection of the health of visitors and workers at these sites.

The two sides also discussed strengthening the concept of "One Health," which links human, animal, and environmental health, alongside cooperation in health and environmental awareness and education, and promoting sound practices that enhance public awareness and contribute to preventing health risks.

Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health Affairs, Dr. Al-Mondher Al-Hasawi, and Vice President of the Projects and Development Sector at the company, Mubarak Al-Anzi, attended the meeting. (End) M.N.M.