AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBreastfeeding Support: Kuwait’s Health Ministry launched a “Together to Support Breastfeeding” campaign for World Breastfeeding Week, with hospital and health-center workshops, booths and direct consultations to help mothers and strengthen early feeding practices. Nursing Pay Boost: The Health Minister signed Resolution No. 206/2026 overhauling nursing and midwifery allowances, setting tiered monthly packages for Kuwaiti staff (up to KD 1,510) and structured benefits for foreign nurses. Digital Health Data Link: The Central Agency for Illegal Residents met the Health Ministry to improve how illegal-resident data is updated and connected across electronic systems, aiming to speed up and improve healthcare services. Food Safety Crackdown: Farwaniya inspectors shut an illegal home-based food manufacturing and trading operation, citing lack of a health license, unsafe handling, and other public-health violations. Local Investigations: Authorities are probing an Indian expatriate’s fall from height inside Al-Mutlaa City mall, a Mahboula hit-and-run that injured an Asian man, and the death of a Kuwaiti in suspicious circumstances. Child Protection Ruling: Kuwait’s Court of Appeals revoked custody from a mother and granted it to the father after finding neglect and use of children in social-media advertisements that harmed their schooling. Special Needs Health Forum: Al-Tomouh Sports Club held a family health forum on Down syndrome and heart problems, stressing early intervention and awareness for families.
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