AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPediatric Advanced Therapies: Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has set up two independent units for stem cell transplantation, gene therapy, cell therapy and advanced treatments for children at Kuwait National Bank Specialized Children’s Hospital, aiming for equal access and no case monopolies. Diabetic Foot Care Upgrade: Jaber Center for Diabetic Foot Surgery and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital received Level IV international accreditation from SOMMIM, after treating 520+ patients and delivering 10,500+ hyperbaric sessions since 2023. Pharmacy Rules Tightened: Kuwait issued new regulations for private pharmacies, including a 1,000-metre distance requirement from the nearest pharmacy (with exceptions) and stricter rules on licensing, storage, dispensing and delivery. Stem Cell/Gene Therapy Governance (Follow-up): The decree also stresses continuity of care and clear medical responsibility for patients treated by each unit. Enforcement Against Fake Care: Police arrested an Azerbaijani woman running an unlicensed clinic from her home in Jaber Al-Ahmad City, seizing KD 11,651 and medical equipment used for consultations and herbal mixtures.
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