Kuwait City, Kuwait— Kuwait is looking to strengthen cooperation with the World Health Organization in all health services, according to the oil-rich country’s Health Minister Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the minister met with Dr. Hanan Balkhy, assistant director for antimicrobial resistance at the WHO, to discuss numerous areas of cooperation.
Al-Awadhi underscored Kuwait’s capabilities in effectively addressing health challenges and implementing comprehensive strategies to handle medical emergencies.
Balkhy applauded Kuwait’s efforts toward saving lives during global humanitarian crises, which align with the country’s commitment to the principles of the UN Charter.
She toured the National Bank of Kuwait Children’s Hospital on her visit, and praised the quality of medical services provided.
The World Health Organization appreciated its cooperation and partnership with Kuwait, which resulted in many programs and initiatives over the years, especially establishing WHO’s office in Kuwait.
Establishing the office allowed WHO to enhance cooperation with the Ministry of Health to develop healthcare in the country, WHO’s representative in Kuwait Dr Asad Hafeedh said during the World Health Day.
The past decades saw many achievements in the health sector, including eliminating smallpox, reducing the rate of polio by 99 percent and saving millions of people through vaccinating children, he noted.
The World Health Day commemorates the establishment of WHO in 1948, with the “health for everyone” as this year’s slogan.