Health
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Kuwait cancels health insurance law for retired citizens (Afia)
Decree Law No. (141) of 2025 has been issued officially canceling the Health Insurance Law for Retired Citizens (Afia), roughly…
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Gulf Health Ministers approve strategic plan to strengthen regional health cooperation
The Minister of Health and Chairman of the current session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Health Ministers’ Committee, Dr.…
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Back-to-School Season, a Period of Illnesses for Children
Back-to-school season is a time marked by a dramatic increase in many illnesses among children such as influenza (flu), the…
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Kuwait set to host GCC health ministers meeting tomorrow
GCC countries now have more than 863 hospitals, over 3,400 health centers and complexes, and approximately 594,000 citizens benefiting from…
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CAN launches ‘Pink Lifebuoy’ campaign to raise breast cancer awareness
The National Cancer Awareness Campaign (CAN) has launched its “Pink Lifebuoy” breast cancer awareness initiative under the patronage of Minister…
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Ministry of Health establishes gynecological oncology unit at KCCC
The Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday the establishment of a Gynecological Oncology Unit at the Kuwait Cancer Control Center…
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Trump’s 100 percent pharma tariffs set to ‘rattle’ global supply chains, spark strategic urgency for drugmakers
US President Donald Trump announced a sudden move to impose 100% tariffs on all branded or patented pharmaceutical imports starting…
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Severe H3N2 flu sweeps North India; 70 percent of households hit, hospitals overrun
The groups most at risk include children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes,…
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Kuwait positions itself as regional hub for smart surgeries
The surgical robotics market in Kuwait, valued at $38 million in 2024, is projected to reach $59.8 million by 2030.…
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Kuwait emerges as regional pioneer in robotic surgery
Robotic surgery in Kuwait has moved from concept to reality, with the country positioning itself as a regional leader in…
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