Applied Science: Selection of Abdullah Hassan to the International Council of Nurses Scientific Committee Reflects Status of National Expertise

The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training announced that the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has selected one of the authority’s academics as its representative on the scientific committee for the council’s upcoming conference, reflecting the standing of Kuwaiti academic expertise and its presence at international scientific forums.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the authority said that the selection of Dr. Abdullah Hassan to serve on the committee, alongside a group of leading specialists and experts in the nursing profession from various countries around the world, constitutes a new academic and professional achievement added to the authority’s record of accomplishments, particularly that of the College of Nursing.

It noted that the authority will participate in the ICN Congress 2027, scheduled to be held in the Republic of Taiwan in July next year, under the theme “Empowering Nurses: New Horizons Transforming Nursing Care and Public Health.”

The scientific committee of the conference plays a pivotal role in preparing and developing scientific content, identifying themes that align with the latest global developments in nursing, as well as evaluating and selecting speakers and scientific posters, and contributing to initiatives that enrich participants’ experience and enhance the benefits derived from the conference activities.

The authority viewed this selection as an opportunity to strengthen scientific cooperation and exchange expertise with a distinguished group of international specialists, develop research partnerships and joint initiatives that contribute to advancing nursing practices and developing health policies, as well as supporting evidence-based research and practices, thereby enhancing the quality of nursing care at both the local and international levels.

According to the statement, Dr. Abdullah Hassan is an academic and researcher specializing in community health nursing and public health. His research focuses on non-communicable chronic diseases among adolescents and youth, and on methods for early detection and risk reduction, contributing to enhanced prevention and improved healthcare for this demographic.

The duties of a scientific committee member include reviewing and evaluating scientific posters, selecting and nominating speakers and experts, as well as contributing to the management and coordination of scientific sessions during ICN conferences.