Kuwait’s first simulation lab opens at Al-Farwaniyah Hospital

• Dr. Bashar Haddad, President of the International Academy of Regenerative and Women’s Cosmetic Medicine, praised Kuwait’s advanced obstetrics and gynecology, highlighting the role of ‘Fifth Scientific Club for Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ conference in discussing key women’s health issues and fostering knowledge exchange.

Dr. Amal Khader, President of the Council of Obstetrics and Women’s Departments at the Ministry of Health and President of the College of Obstetrics and Women at the Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialties, announced the opening of Kuwait’s first simulation laboratory in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Al-FarwaniyahHospital, according to Q8-Press.

This was announced in a press statement following the opening of the “Fifth Scientific Club for Obstetricians and Gynecologists” conference, organized by Al-Adan Hospital on Saturday in cooperation with the Kuwaiti committee representing the British College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, as well as the Council of Obstetrics and Gynecology Departments at the Ministry of Health, with the presence of international experts.

Dr. Khader emphasized that the Ministry of Health aims to establish simulation laboratories in all obstetrics and gynecology departments to train medical staff on modern techniques in obstetric and gynecological surgeries, including laparoscopic procedures.

Motherhood and Childhood Hospital at Al-Adan

In addition, Dr. Abeer Al-Dhidi, head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Al-Adan Hospital and Chairman of the Kuwaiti Committee representing the British Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, announced the upcoming opening of the Motherhood and Childhood Hospital at Al-Adan, which will feature an IVF unit for the first time.

She pointed out that work is underway to transfer the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Al-AdanHospital to the new hospital.

She added that the new hospital will include fourteentowers and feature nine specialized wards, nine operating rooms, and two delivery rooms equipped with twentybeds per room. It will also house an IVF unit for babies, one of the largest in Kuwait. She emphasized that the hospital is fully equipped with modern technologies, devices, and surgical tools to help maintain women’s health.

She noted that this gathering is a pioneering scientific event aimed at enhancing interest in women’s health and developing the skills of doctors and healthcare professionals in both the public and private sectors.

She also mentioned that the event includes three scientific sessions throughout the day, presenting the latest medical developments, with participants earning seven scientific points approved by the Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialties.

She explained that the importance of the conference lies in hosting eight leading international doctors and experts who will share their experiences and in-depth knowledge with doctors in Kuwait, contributing to enhanced international cooperation and knowledge exchange in the field of women’s health.

She also mentioned an accompanying exhibition showcasing the latest medical devices and consumables, along with two workshops designed to train doctors on modern techniques aimed at enhancing knowledge and improving women’s healthcare.

For his part, Dr. Bashar Haddad, President of the International Academy of Regenerative and Women’s Cosmetic Medicine, praised the advanced level of obstetrics and gynecology in Kuwait and its ongoing development, particularly at this conference, where many important medical issues related to women’s health and obstetrics are discussed, fostering the exchange of ideas and experiences.

He pointed out that this specialization has recently seen rapid development in Kuwait, with the use of modern technology now comparable to the best international medical centers, emphasizing that this progress primarily benefits women and children.