Al-Amiri Hospital Achieves Distinction by Reaching the Sixth Stage of the 'Digital Maturity' Program

Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadi praised today, Friday, the pioneering role of the Amiri Hospital and its continued commitment to its therapeutic, educational, and training missions, highlighting its recent achievement of attaining the sixth stage in the Digital Maturity Model for Electronic Health Records, a program developed by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). This came during a speech delivered by Minister Al-Awadi at the opening of the Amiri Hospital’s Ninth Scientific Conference, which discusses the latest developments in internal medicine and its subspecialties over two days, with the participation of a select group of physicians, consultants, and researchers from within and outside Kuwait, including a specialized medical delegation from India comprising experts from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh.

Minister Al-Awadi emphasized the importance of medical conferences in exchanging viewpoints, discussing scientific evidence, and analyzing research findings, thereby positively impacting the quality of medical decision-making and placing patient welfare at the core of the healthcare system. He also stressed the significance of interdisciplinary integration and coordination among care teams, particularly in internal medicine and its subspecialties, which requires close and continuous collaboration with other specialties to provide comprehensive and integrated care for patients.

He commended the Kuwait Institute of Medical Specialties for offering the Kuwaiti Board programs in internal medicine and specialized fellowship programs, noting their role as a cornerstone in preparing national cadres, refining clinical skills, and developing decision-making and teamwork abilities to elevate the level of healthcare services in the country. He welcomed the participation of experts from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, India, led by the Institute’s Director, Professor Vivek Lal, and the Dean of Academic Affairs and Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Professor Sanjay Jain, expressing hope that this participation would strengthen ties of cooperation and knowledge exchange between medical institutions.

For his part, Dr. Oosan Al-Muhaini, Chairman of the Medical Board at Amiri Hospital and Conference Chair, told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) in a special statement that “the conference focuses on presenting the latest scientific advancements in internal medicine and its subspecialties, alongside organizing specialized panel discussions and debates that bring together a select group of consultants and experts.” He added that “what distinguishes the current edition is the academic collaboration with the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, where a delegation comprising five professors will present the latest research findings and clinical studies conducted there.”

Dr. Al-Muhaini clarified that the conference, which launched its first edition in 2009, continues to consolidate its scientific standing as a platform contributing to enhancing continuing medical education and improving the quality of healthcare provided in the State of Kuwait.

For his part, Dr. Abdulnabi Al-Attar, Chairman of the Conference Organizing Committee, emphasized in his speech the importance of the conference, which witnesses a yearly increase in the number of participants and the quality of scientific presentations. He commended the participation of a high-level medical delegation from India, noting that it enhances the exchange of expertise and enriches clinical practice. He highlighted the historical and pioneering significance of Amiri Hospital as a distinguished therapeutic and academic institution in Kuwait, stressing that continuing medical education has become an urgent necessity and an integral part of a physician’s professional journey.

Dr. Al-Attar stated that Amiri Hospital has evolved over the decades from a facility providing treatment services into an advanced center and institute for medical education and training. He expressed pride in the international reputation enjoyed by the competencies and cadres trained or employed in Kuwait, who are now spread across various countries worldwide.