AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTobacco crackdown: Kuwait’s Health Ministry issued Ministerial Decision No. 237 of 2026 to tightly regulate tobacco and nicotine products, including e-cigarettes, heated tobacco, nicotine liquids, pouches and other delivery systems—banning sales, display and distribution in nurseries, schools and universities, and also restricting sales at grocery outlets, kiosks, exhibitions, vending machines and online via websites, apps, social media and delivery services. Unlicensed care bust: Kuwait authorities arrested a woman accused of treating patients from her home, issuing sick leave certificates and selling herbal mixtures, seizing cash, devices and patient records after surveillance linked the operation to unlicensed medical activity. Child safety after stabbing: Kuwait’s Interior Minister visited two stabbed children at Adan Hospital, directing full medical support and monitoring while authorities continue investigations and legal action against the mother. Health infrastructure: Kuwait is setting up stem cell and gene therapy units, including new pediatric units for these services, as part of expanding advanced care capacity. Public health context: A global diabetes snapshot lists Kuwait among the highest-prevalence countries, underscoring the need for prevention and early screening.
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