“Health Minister” innovation in critical care medicine, a duty to humanity and nation

The Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi, emphasized today, Saturday that Kuwait has prioritized intensive care services due to their essential role in advancing the health system.
Al-Awadhi further affirmed that Kuwait, as always, will continue to lead in nurturing creativity and supporting science, remaining a beacon of ambition and excellence for the world.
This statement was made in Al-Awadhi’s speech during the opening of several major events, including as follows:
- The 20th International Conference of the Arab Society of Critical Care Medicine.
- The 1st Arab Conference of the World Federation of Intensive and Critical Care Societies.
- The 16th Asian-African Conference of the World Federation of Intensive and Critical Care Societies.
- The 6th Regional Meeting of the 12th Neurocritical Care Society for Intensive Care.
- The 2nd Kuwait Conference on Extracorporeal Life Support.
The Minister of Health emphasized the Ministry’s strong dedication to supporting scientific endeavors, noting that the return of the conference to Kuwait after a long hiatus serves as a clear testament to this commitment. He also praised the scientific themes discussed during the conference.
Duty
Al-Awadhi emphasized that innovation in critical care medicine is not merely an option, but a duty driven by our responsibility towards humanity and the nation. He urged everyone to transform ideas into tangible products and turn recommendations into actionable steps to shape a brighter future for healthcare.
Moreover, Al-Awadhi highlighted that investing in the human element is a crucial foundation for any modern healthcare system aiming for sustainable development. He noted that in recent years, there has been a growing focus on intensive care specialization, which has had a profound impact on enhancing health systems worldwide.
Al-Awadhi noted that the successes achieved by national cadres over the past five years in the field of critical care through several axes in the tracks of infrastructure, technology, diagnosis, treatment, human cadres, scientific research, management technology and digital transformation, which come within the framework of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve health services.
In a statement to reporters following the opening, Minister Al-Awadhi emphasized that intensive care is a crucial and vital component of hospitals, highlighting its importance as one of the key departments. He noted that the intensive care system begins even before patients arrive at the hospital, with the Medical Emergency Department and air ambulance services playing a critical role in transporting patients from home to the hospital.
Al-Awadhi emphasized the need to invest in these vital departments by expanding health facilities and increasing the number of intensive care beds. He pointed out that the ministry currently has a sufficient number of beds and continues to open new departments to further enhance critical care services.
Importantly, Al-Awadhi highlighted that the second key element is the availability of the latest medical devices, such as extracorporeal life support devices. He noted Kuwait’s significant progress in this area, achieving international recognition, and emphasized the continued investment in the development of national healthcare personnel.
Unify Links
Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Fares, Consultant of Internal Medicine and Intensive Care, Head of the Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care, and Pain Management at Al-Amiri Hospital, and Chairman of the Conference, stated that the five-day conference, with over 1,800 participants and more than 500 workshop attendees, will showcase the latest technological advancements available for intensive care patients.
Furthermore, Al-Fares expressed his hope to unify intensive care units across all hospitals into a unified database centered on digital transformation. This would allow for seamless access to data from various devices within intensive care units.
The conference aligns with the aspirations of Kuwait’s leadership by emphasizing the importance of enhancing intensive care services. Al-Fares highlighted the need to support and strengthen the intensive care specialty, positioning it as a cornerstone of the health system.
Al-Fares explained that the conference seeks to offer opportunities for continuing medical education in intensive care medicine, focusing on the latest advancements in healthcare delivery, clinical practice, medical research, and enhancing work quality.
In conclusion, Al-Fares stated to reporters that the conferences saw the signing of a global agreement between the Arab Critical Care Organization and the World Critical Care Organization to prepare for a joint conference, which will be launched in Kuwait and subsequently held across Arab countries.
Source: Al Rai