Emergency Care at Interior: Kuwait’s First Deputy PM and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef inaugurated a new emergency medical clinic at the Ministry of Interior to boost rapid access to care for ministry personnel, in coordination with the Health Ministry. Health Regulation Crackdown: The Health Ministry banned Reiki, NLP and energy healing from therapy and set stricter rules for psychotherapy and psychological counseling, aiming to block unproven treatments. Tobacco Rules Tightened: New Kuwait regulations will ban online tobacco sales and deliveries, raise the minimum purchase age to 21, and extend restrictions to e-cigarettes and heated tobacco, with rules taking effect from Jan 1, 2027. Cosmetic Surgery Oversight: Kuwait issued updated rules for cosmetic surgeries and procedures, defining which specialties can perform which treatments and tightening patient consent and complication management. Food Safety Enforcement: Inspectors in Jahra recorded 40 violations and shut 5 food facilities, while authorities seized about 180kg of rotten meat after finding foul odors and seal tampering. Diabetes Training Boost: Dasman Diabetes Institute wrapped up its 2026 summer program with a poster day for 46 students and graduates, focused on diabetes research and practical scientific skills. Clinic Raid Over Unlicensed Care: Authorities arrested a woman accused of treating patients from her home, issuing sick leave certificates and selling herbal mixtures without proper licensing. Sports & Wellness Spotlight: Kuwaiti triathlete Mubarak Al-Jumah set a national Ironman record in Sweden, clocking 9:31:04 and qualifying for the world championship.