AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoKuwait Healthcare Regulation: Kuwait’s Ministry of Health issued a ministerial decree regulating surgical procedures and medical interventions across public and private facilities, tying doctors’ permitted procedures to their specialization, license and privileges, and requiring informed consent, team identification, and stronger supervision plus post-op monitoring. Kidney Care Expansion: The Jaber Al-Ahmad Kidney Dialysis Center in Ahmadi opened with 83 dialysis units and capacity for 600+ patients, offering services including pharmacy, labs and emergency care. Emergency Preparedness Funding: Kuwait Emergency Response Fund reached KD 75.37m from 68 public and private contributors, with KFAED saying preliminary requests are already coming from ministries including Health. Food Safety Crackdown: Farwaniya inspections led to destruction of 173kg of unfit food, while the General Authority for Food and Nutrition issued violation reports and said more warehouse checks will follow. AMR & Veterinary Labs: KISR, PAAAFR and WHO Kuwait are running a workshop on accrediting veterinary laboratories to strengthen animal health, biosecurity and antimicrobial resistance readiness under a One Health approach. Energy Drink Limits: Kuwait’s restrictions on high-caffeine energy drinks are pushing youth toward alternatives like coffee and matcha, as authorities aim to reduce risks from excessive caffeine.
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