Deputy Minister of Health and Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights Discuss Enhancing Joint Cooperation

The Deputy Minister of Health, Sheikh Dr. Salman Khalifa Al-Sabah, held talks with the Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Human Rights Affairs, Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Duaij Al-Sabah, to strengthen institutional cooperation and coordination between the two ministries, thereby contributing to highlighting Kuwait’s efforts to consolidate the right to health and enhance the country’s presence at regional and international forums related to human rights.

The Ministry of Health stated in a press release on Wednesday that the meeting between the two sides discussed ways to develop joint cooperation and exchange information and expertise related to the health sector, thereby supporting Kuwait’s commitment to international conventions and treaties concerning human rights and reflecting the state’s firm commitment to ensuring the right to access healthcare in accordance with the principles of justice, equity, and equal opportunity.

It added that the two sides reviewed the Ministry’s efforts to provide comprehensive and integrated health services to all members of society, alongside national programs and initiatives aimed at protecting and promoting the health rights of various segments of society, including children, women, and persons with disabilities, in line with national legislation and relevant international conventions.

The ministry clarified that the meeting also discussed mechanisms to enhance coordination in preparing national and international reports and participation related to the right to health, thereby contributing to documenting national achievements, highlighting the development of the health system, and supporting Kuwait’s indicators and standing in international reports and forums concerned with human rights.