Kuwait’s pharma sector makes strides to match global standards

• Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi, the Minister of Health, highlighted the launch of health technology assessment programs, reflecting Kuwait’s commitment to its national vision (Kuwait 2035).

Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi, the Minister of Health, said Kuwait’s pharmaceutical sector is undergoing rapid advancements that align with global health science progress and help improve the quality of care for citizens and residents, reported Arabic daily Al Jarida.

Dr. Al-Awadhi highlighted the sector’s expansion into new residential areas to ensure equitable access to services, along with advanced pharmacist training programs in clinical pharmacy, elderly care, and drug safety—key parts of the ministry’s strategic plan.

In his opening remarks at the Second Kuwait Conference on Pharmaceutical Advancement, Dr. Al-Awadhi highlighted the launch of health technology assessment programs, reflecting Kuwait’s commitment to its national vision (Kuwait 2035).

He emphasized the role of these initiatives in enhancing drug security, rationalizing health resource use, and introducing modern digital platforms to accelerate drug registration and improve monitoring, ensuring both patient safety and treatment effectiveness.

Dr. Ahmed Taqi, the chairman of the conference noted that this year’s program features scientific lectures, workshops, and panel discussions, with the participation of around forty prominent experts. The sessions will focus on four key themes: regulatory, economic and clinical, educational and training, and pharmacy practice.

Taqi added that the conference was carefully curated to align with global trends and Kuwait’s strategic goals. Beyond academic advancement, it aims to showcase major achievements in the local pharmaceutical sector and address key challenges facing pharmacists at the local, regional, and global levels.

He stressed the importance of fostering professional communication and networking to generate evidence-based recommendations that support the development of the pharmacy profession and the wider healthcare system.

“Kuwait’s pharmaceutical system is secure”

In a press statement on the sidelines of the meeting, the Minister of Health affirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting all efforts aimed at developing the pharmaceutical sector, enhancing the work environment, and promoting scientific research. He emphasized the ministry’s ongoing initiatives to improve the pharmaceutical system through training and continuous oversight to regulate and rationalize drug use in both the public and private sectors.

He noted that “Kuwait’s pharmaceutical system is secure, thanks to our distinguished national workforce,” adding that the ministry is committed to adopting the best international practices to ensure sustainable development, high-quality performance, and the capacity to address health challenges effectively and efficiently.