MoH Procurement: Kuwait’s Central Agency for Public Tenders opened bids for three Ministry of Health tenders, with 29 of 32 firms eligible, covering hospital building/maintenance upgrades and a major data center upgrade, plus nurse call and cardiac arrest “Code Blue” systems at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital. Cancer Awareness: The National Cancer Awareness Campaign launched a head and neck cancer awareness drive through end of September, focusing on risk factors, prevention, and public education via health center and hospital exhibitions and social media materials. Sepsis Push: The Ministry of Health rolled out a national sepsis awareness campaign (“Stop Sepsis, Save Lives”) ahead of World Sepsis Day, urging early detection and timely treatment while highlighting prevention steps like hand hygiene, food safety, breastfeeding, and recommended vaccinations. Hajj Medical Team Registration: Registration opened for qualified Kuwaiti medical and technical personnel to join the hajj mission for the 1448 AH season, with priority for those not previously participating and clear experience requirements for doctors, nurses, EMTs, and pharmacists. Food Safety Crackdown: Kuwait authorities destroyed 144 kg of spoiled food after surprise inspections in the Capital Governorate, citing hygiene lapses and expired licensing, with warnings that checks will continue. Blood Donation Reminder: MoH called on donors of all blood groups to give blood to sustain national stocks, listing donation hours and multiple collection points across Kuwait. Public Safety Warnings: The Ministry of Interior reiterated the nationwide drone ban and warned travelers not to carry parcels or luggage for others, after arrests where drugs were hidden in medicine containers.