Kuwait: Unifying Arab stance on shared health issues

Yesterday, Sunday, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health Sheikh Dr. Salman Al-Sabah emphasized the importance of strengthening joint Arab health efforts and unifying positions on health issues of common interest, thereby supporting Arab health systems and enhancing the presence of Arab countries at international forums, particularly in light of the rapidly escalating health and humanitarian challenges facing the region and the world.

This came in a speech by Sheikh Salman Al-Sabah while chairing the country’s delegation at the meetings of the Executive Office of the Council of Arab Ministers of Health, held in Geneva on the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly.

Sheikh Salman Al-Sabah stressed Kuwait’s commitment to supporting joint Arab efforts, enhancing coordination and cooperation among Arab countries across various health fields, in order to serve the health and well-being of Arab peoples and strengthen the preparedness and sustainability of health systems.

The meeting discussed several priority health topics on the Arab scene, including the health situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and enhancing joint Arab coordination within the World Health Organization, as well as examining a unified statement for the Council of Arab Ministers of Health before the World Health Assembly and several regional health initiatives and files.