Deputy Minister of Health Inspects Health Readiness at Kuwait International Airport

Deputy Minister of Health Sheikh Dr. Salman Khalifa Al-Sabah inspected health facilities at Kuwait International Airport on Thursday to assess their readiness and enhance coordination with the Ministry of Public Works to ensure continuity and efficient response to emergencies.

In a press statement, the Ministry of Health said the deputy minister’s tour covered health facilities at the Airport Health Center and passenger terminals T1, T4, T5, and the new passenger terminal T2.

It added that the tour included reviewing the progress of work and the medical and preventive services provided to travelers and staff, as well as medical equipment, health personnel, and the level of preparedness to handle medical and emergency cases, ensuring round-the-clock service continuity.

The ministry noted that the deputy minister reviewed thermal monitoring systems and procedures for tracking infectious diseases and managing suspected cases, alongside health preparations related to the operation of the new passenger terminal T2.

It stated that the deputy minister held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Public Works, Engineer Kifaya Al-Najdi, at terminal T2, attended by the Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health Affairs, Dr. Al-Mundhir Al-Hasawi, the Director General of the General Administration of Construction and Major Projects, Engineer Duha Al-Dahi, and officials and specialists from both ministries.

The Ministry of Health emphasized that follow-up coordination with the Ministry of Public Works is part of its efforts to strengthen health readiness at border crossings, enhance emergency response efficiency, and ensure the provision of comprehensive medical and preventive services that contribute to protecting the health of travelers and staff.