MoH Overhaul: Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has tightened rules for cosmetic surgeries and procedures, setting requirements for authorized specialties, physician qualifications, licensed laser nursing staff under specialist supervision, plus psychological assessments for some patients and new complication reporting steps. Cancer Data Push: The MoH also established an Epidemiology and Cancer Registry Department at the Kuwait Cancer Control Center to build a national cancer database tracking incidence, mortality and survival, supporting research and planning. Narcotics Controls: New MoH decisions regulate narcotic and psychotropic medicines, including strict licensing, storage, dispensing, tracking and reporting, with tighter rules for cultivation of narcotic plants only for approved medical or research purposes. Food Safety Crackdown: Kuwait’s food authorities destroyed 88kg of meat of unknown origin in Farwaniyah and shut down a Capital Governorate facility after inspectors found spoiled items and thawed meat sold as fresh, destroying 134.116kg and issuing violations. Hospital Quality Boost: Al-Amiri Hospital’s Urology Unit received international accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Urological Surgery, recognizing quality and patient safety. Emergency Care Spotlight: Kuwait Hospital Sharjah reported successful surgery after a patient swallowed a 12cm nail and a spoon, repairing duodenal damage after endoscopic exploration. Sports Medicine: Kuwait’s Sports Medicine Center highlighted its long-running rehabilitation services for athletes, offering comprehensive care for return to competition.