Health Ministry: Support for specialized scientific conferences to elevate medical service quality

- Al-Husawi highlighted the vital role of national cadres, including graduates of the Kuwaiti Board, in the healthcare system, in a speech delivered on behalf of Al-Awadi.

The Ministry of Health reaffirmed its support for specialized scientific conferences aimed at enhancing the quality of medical services, during the first 360 Orthopedic Surgery and Trauma Conference. The event was organized by the Kuwaiti Orthopedic Surgery Association and featured a select group of physicians and specialists from Kuwait and abroad, alongside the fourth annual scientific research day for the Kuwaiti Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health Affairs, Dr. Al-Mondher Al-Husawi, in a speech delivered on behalf of the conference patron and Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadi, emphasized the Ministry’s strong support and attention to specialized scientific conferences. He described them as interactive platforms that bring together medical experts to exchange experiences and develop clinical and practical skills, ultimately leading to the formulation of realistic and actionable scientific recommendations that contribute to improving the quality of medical services in the country.

Al-Husawi stressed the Ministry’s continuous commitment to developing the healthcare system and keeping pace with the latest global medical advancements, particularly through expanding the adoption of robotic and specialized surgeries and establishing specialized trauma centers across various healthcare facilities in Kuwait.

He commended the outstanding outcomes and the qualified national cadres, specifically the graduates of the Kuwaiti Board of Orthopedic Surgery, and their vital role in the healthcare system. He extended congratulations to the newly board-certified physicians and encouraged them to continue their dedication and service to the nation and patients.

For his part, Dr. Ali Mirdashti, President of the Kuwaiti Orthopedic Surgery Association, affirmed the Association’s commitment to supporting continuing medical education and strengthening cooperation frameworks and knowledge exchange with various local and international medical associations and societies. This effort aims to develop medical practices and elevate the standard of patient care in Kuwait.

He explained that the two-day conference serves as a specialized scientific platform bringing together a select group of medical experts to share knowledge and experiences and stay updated on the latest clinical developments. The goal is to enhance the efficiency of national cadres and improve the quality of services provided to accident victims and fracture patients.

On his part, Conference Chairman Dr. Ali Bahman stated that holding the conference amid exceptional circumstances and rapid challenges underscores the importance of strengthening cooperation and integration among various medical specialties and unifying efforts to serve patients and Kuwait’s healthcare system.

He clarified that the conference concept was launched to embody the principle of teamwork in treating injuries and fractures, building an integrated system based on knowledge exchange and a spirit of collaboration. He emphasized that serving the nation is a shared responsibility requiring sincerity, diligence, and prioritizing the patient’s interest above all else.

He noted that a distinguishing feature of the conference is its coincidence with the organization of the scientific research day for the Kuwaiti Orthopedic Surgery Program, which supports young doctors and encourages them to engage in research and innovation. He added that young medical cadres represent the fundamental pillar for the future of medicine in the country.