Duchenne Care in Kuwait: The Health Ministry says it manages Duchenne muscular dystrophy through an integrated pathway—early detection, diagnosis at outpatient clinics, referral to the Kuwait Center for Genetic Diseases, and multidisciplinary follow-up (neuromuscular, rehab, cardiology, respiratory, nutrition, swallowing, genetics, and psychosocial support), including gene therapy for eligible patients. Specialist Eye Services: Al-Jahra Hospital’s new Retina and Vitreous Surgery Unit was inaugurated, after Kuwait’s first complex retinal surgery there, aiming to cut referrals and expand advanced ophthalmology access. Air Quality Push: Kuwait’s Environment Public Authority reaffirmed strengthened air monitoring with fixed and mobile stations measuring pollutants every five minutes, while the Kuwaiti Society for Earth Sciences urged coordinated national action to reduce dust and air pollution impacts on respiratory health. Food Safety Enforcement: In Farwaniya, 56 kg of unknown-origin meat was destroyed and violations were issued during inspections; separately, a security campaign shut a shop selling spoiled meat with staff referred for action. Disability Rights Update: A Court of Appeals ruling overturned a prior decision and confirmed a citizen’s moderate, permanent visual impairment under the disability law, ordering PADA to open a file and issue a certificate. Health Awareness Day: Kuwait marked Arab Health Day with events promoting integrated healthcare and nutrition awareness across hospitals, highlighting medical social work’s role in patient support. Startup in Medical Training: Kuwait’s Dawraty secured a $2m seed round (valuation ~$10m) to expand AI-powered healthcare education, certifications, and exam prep across Gulf and Arab markets.