AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTobacco Crackdown: Kuwait’s Health Ministry issued new rules regulating tobacco and nicotine products, banning online sales/delivery and setting a minimum purchase age of 21, with tighter controls on where products can be sold and requirements for licensed, registered items. Mental-Health Oversight: Kuwait moved to restrict psychotherapy and psychological counseling to evidence-based practices only, banning “energy/spiritual” and unproven methods like Reiki and NLP, and setting licensing and compliance timelines. Hospital Care Spotlight: A multidisciplinary team at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital successfully removed a cancerous tumor from a child’s leg and reconstructed muscles, nerves and tissue to restore movement and walking ability. Community Health: talabat Kuwait held an employee blood donation drive with the Kuwait Central Blood Bank to support hospitals and patients. Health System Access: The Interior Ministry inaugurated an emergency medical clinic in cooperation with the Health Ministry to improve urgent care access for Interior personnel. Workforce & Health Links: Indonesia’s ambassador said Kuwait is recruiting Indonesian nurses and exploring more skilled-worker opportunities, including healthcare. Legal/Health Sector: A pharmacist was acquitted in a case involving alleged illegal medicine advertising and operating without a license. Diplomatic Health Update: Iran’s ambassador met four detained Iranian nationals in Kuwait and was briefed on their health and latest condition.
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