KUWAIT: Zain announced its sponsorship of the 46th Otorhinolaryngology Conference, organized by the Zain ENT Hospital and the Kuwait Institute for Medical Specializations (KIMS). Held over three days, the conference aims to highlight the latest research and surgical techniques in otorhinolaryngology. It comes under the patronage of Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Abdulwahab Al-Awadhi.

Zain participated in the opening ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Kuwait, attended by the event patron’s representative, the Undersecretary of Public Health Affairs at the Ministry of Health (MoH) Dr Munther Al-Hasawi; Head of the ENT Council at MoH and Head of the ENT Department at Zain Hospital Dr Mutlaq Al-Sihan; Zain Kuwait’s Chief Corporate Affairs and Relations Officer Waleed Al-Khashti; along with officials, medical professionals, and specialists from local, regional, and international organizations.

Zain’s annual support for this conference reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting Zain Hospital’s initiatives. It is also a part of the company’s fruitful collaboration with the Ministry of Health throughout the year to support various initiatives aimed at enhancing public health within the community. The conference covers the latest advancements in research and surgical techniques in various fields, including head and neck surgery, robotic surgery, sinus and skull base surgeries, balance and hearing disorders, speech difficulties, and more.

Guests attend the first day of the conference.

It features lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and the presentation of over 40 scientific papers and research studies. The conference underscores the Ministry of Health’s commitment to continuous medical education, the development of research and technical capabilities for physicians in both public and private sectors, and providing opportunities to explore and adopt the latest global surgical technologies. Zain’s support for the event demonstrates its belief in the importance of this mission.

Zain Hospital, established by Zain, features state of the art medical equipment and facilities, and specializes in ear, nose and throat cases. The hospital served over 42,000 patients this year and hosted 19 visiting doctors from various specialties. It conducted approximately 4,120 surgeries, with Zain’s volunteer team visiting the center on multiple occasions throughout the year, including during the National Day, Ramadan, and the Eid holidays.

In another collaboration between Zain and the Ministry of Health, the two entities launched a nationwide awareness campaign this year to promote the Child Protection Helpline 147. The dedicated hotline, which was first provided by Zain to MoH’s Child Protection Office in 2016, establishes a direct and confidential point-of-contact to report all forms of child abuse, neglect, or harm in Kuwait.