NCD Prevention Push: Kuwait’s Ministry of Health launched a national awareness and early detection campaign for non-communicable diseases at The Avenues Mall, running through Oct 29, with 15 participating entities and a focus on cutting risks like smoking, unhealthy diets, inactivity and obesity while highlighting cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and chronic respiratory illness. School Health Response: The Ministry of Education ordered an investigation after secondary schoolgirls reported suffocation symptoms; the Ministry of Health said all cases are stable, with senior health officials visiting students and directing ongoing monitoring and care. Travel Clinic Opens: MoH opened a travel health clinic at Salwa Specialized Center in Hawally, offering pre-travel consultations, vaccination reviews, preventive guidance and destination-based health assessments. Nurses Housing Tender Moves Ahead: Kuwait’s Central Agency for Public Tenders approved technical evaluations for a project to study, design and supervise nurses’ housing in health districts, clearing four firms to proceed to financial bids. Local Dental Win: Kuwaiti dentist Sara Khraibut won a US periodontal excellence award from the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, marking a first for Kuwait and GCC dentists. Health & Safety in Focus: Kuwait security authorities arrested 61 violators at Friday Market in Al-Rai, including cases tied to expired residency and labor violations, while food and manpower checks led to violation reports and aid packages. Energy Drinks Warning (Opinion): A commentary argues energy drinks are becoming more dangerous for teens as marketing and added ingredients expand, urging stronger restraint.