Al-Awadi discusses with Mayo Clinic delegation enhancing cooperation in medical education and healthcare

Health Minister Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi held talks today, Wednesday, with a delegation from the US Mayo Clinic to explore ways to enhance joint cooperation in the fields of medical education, professional development, and healthcare.

Al-Awadi emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to continuing to strengthen ties with leading international health institutions and leveraging these partnerships to support the Ministry’s priorities in developing national competencies, expanding opportunities for continuous education and professional development, elevating the quality of healthcare services, and benefiting from global expertise to enhance the quality of healthcare across various specialties.

A statement from the Ministry of Health said that the two sides discussed areas of joint cooperation, foremost among which is providing opportunities for medical staff in the Ministry of Health to participate in a series of educational lectures. This is part of the existing cooperation with Mayo Clinic, which enables benefiting from an international scientific program involving a select group of experts and specialists, and enhances the exchange of knowledge and expertise with doctors at the Ministry of Health in the State of Kuwait.

The statement clarified that this initiative is an extension of the efforts of the External Health Services Sector to utilize its institutional relationships and international partnerships, transforming them into practical initiatives that contribute to developing national capacities by providing high-quality educational and training opportunities.

The Mayo Clinic delegation expressed its appreciation for the efforts undertaken by the Ministry of Health in developing the healthcare system in the State of Kuwait.