AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoKuwait Health Policy: Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has issued new rules for psychotherapy, banning energy and spiritual therapies and other practices not backed by science, including Reiki, pranic healing, false hypnosis, astral projection, chakra/aura manipulation, NLP and “law of attraction,” while tightening licensing requirements for in-person training and supervised clinical sessions. Local Healthcare Oversight: A Ministry of Health undersecretary inspected the Abdullah and Sharifa Al-Mahri Health Center in Khaldiya to review workflow, patient access and service quality, and to gather feedback for improvements. Food Safety: Kuwait’s food and nutrition inspectors carried out a market campaign at Jleeb Al Shuyoukh, issuing violations, destroying 100kg of meat of unknown origin, and deporting one individual as part of ongoing efforts to protect public health. Clinical Care in Kuwait: Jaber Hospital performed advanced surgery to preserve a young girl’s leg function, highlighting continued progress in complex care. Public Health & Wellness: Kuwait also moved to tighten tobacco and nicotine regulations, including bans on online sales and stricter controls on products. Regional Health Risk: With US-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz instability in the headlines, Kuwait residents may face knock-on effects like fuel and travel disruption that can indirectly affect health and access to services.
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