Health Minister: Committed to Keeping Pace with Rapid Advances in Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
صورة: وكالة الأنباء الكويتية (كونا)
Health Minister Opens Fourth Conference of the Kuwaiti Association for Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Kuwait City, November 13 (KUNA) – Health Minister Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi reaffirmed on Friday the Ministry’s commitment to keeping pace with rapid advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal and liver diseases, as well as investing in national expertise and supporting training and scientific research to enhance the quality of healthcare services provided to patients.
This statement was made by Minister Al-Awadi during his opening address at the Fourth Conference of the Kuwait Gastroenterology and Hepatology Association and the First Gulf Meeting on Gastrointestinal Diseases, held from November 12 to 14, with participation from numerous physicians and specialists from Kuwait and abroad.
Minister Al-Awadi noted that the Ministry of Health continues to expand and develop gastroenterology, hepatology, and interventional endoscopy services across state hospitals to strengthen the capacity for diagnosing complex cases and providing the latest advanced treatment options with minimal surgical intervention.
He highlighted key medical achievements realized last year by Al-Amiri, Mubarak Al-Kabeer, Jabir Al-Ahmad, Farwaniya, Al-Sabah, and Al-Adan hospitals, as well as specialized centers, noting that more than 2,000 advanced interventional endoscopy procedures and 1,200 cases using endoscopic ultrasound were performed.
He added that notable successes included the first endoscopic transgastric biliary drainage procedure without surgery at Jabir Al-Ahmad Hospital, as well as liver transplants and tumor and polyp treatments using the latest interventional techniques.
He emphasized that these achievements are not merely numbers or procedures, but are the result of dedicated medical, nursing, and technical staff working as a cohesive team to serve patients.
For her part, Dr. Hiba Al-Farhan, President of the Kuwait Gastroenterology and Hepatology Association and Conference Chair, stated in a similar address that Kuwait’s hosting of this scientific event, coinciding with the First Gulf Meeting on Gastrointestinal Diseases, represents a significant milestone in collaborative medical efforts and reinforces the country’s position as a hub for scientific cooperation and the exchange of medical expertise regionally and internationally.
She noted that the gathering brings together a select group of experts, physicians, and specialists from 10 countries: Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Egypt, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States, reflecting the conference’s scientific stature and the importance of building bridges of communication between Gulf and global expertise.
She added that the conference’s scientific program integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application. The event kicked off with four specialized workshops covering liver diseases, scientific research, gastrointestinal motility disorders and their diagnostic methods, as well as a workshop dedicated to nursing staff to enhance their skills in managing inflammatory bowel disease and interventional endoscopy. These were complemented by sessions and lectures showcasing the latest diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. (End) M.N.M. / M.Kh.
