KUWAIT: The Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday that it is ready to launch in the upcoming weeks the virtual medical office to help provide medical services to Kuwaitis abroad. In a press release, the Ministry affirmed that the step was in line with its policy to further digitize services. The aim is to provide the best medical services to Kuwaitis abroad, expedite treatment, as well as ease procedures to seek treatment.

The Ministry noted that the virtual office would be in contact with embassies and diplomatic missions abroad, especially in areas out of reach for physical offices.

The virtual office would be a welcomed edition to health diplomacy, easing communication and contact with international health organizations as well as highlighting local health initiatives to the world. The Ministry affirmed that the step was in line with efforts to lower expenses on the state general budget. — KUNA