KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi on Monday inaugurated the Al-Wafra Specialized Primary Healthcare Center, a key step in the ministry’s ongoing strategy to enhance access to healthcare services for citizens and residents across Kuwait. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, Dr Al-Awadhi affirmed that the launch of the center reflects the ministry’s commitment to expanding the scope of primary healthcare and delivering high-quality specialized medical services in close proximity to residential areas.

This, he noted, plays a vital role in easing the burden of transportation for patients and contributes to improving the overall quality of life, in alignment with Kuwait’s development vision and national health sustainability goals. The minister emphasized the ministry’s continued focus on improving healthcare accessibility, particularly in remote and newly developed areas, to meet the demands of the country’s growing population. He added that the Al-Wafra center represents a qualitative addition to the healthcare network, becoming the 26th primary healthcare facility within the Ahmadi Health Region.

Minister of Health reviews the level of health services at the center.

The new center spans 3,000 square meters and operates seven days a week, from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, serving residents of Al-Wafra and neighboring areas. It offers a comprehensive range of medical and specialized services, including clinics for chronic disease management, ophthalmology, ENT (ear, nose and throat), dermatology, maternity care, and dentistry. In addition, the facility houses a fully equipped medical laboratory for diagnostic testing, four nursing clinics to deliver primary nursing care, and an integrated emergency clinic to ensure swift response to urgent cases.

Dr Al-Awadhi reiterated the ministry’s ongoing efforts to establish more model health centers in accordance with the highest international standards. These initiatives, he said, are part of a broader national plan to achieve sustainable healthcare development, fulfill the healthcare needs of both citizens and residents, and enhance the delivery of preventive and therapeutic services with efficiency and quality. The inauguration ceremony was attended by several senior health officials, including Assistant Undersecretary for Engineering Affairs and Projects Ibrahim Al-Naham, Assistant Undersecretary for Dental Affairs Dr Ahmed Asad, Assistant Undersecretary for Primary Health Care Affairs Dr Nadia Al-Juma, and Director of the Al-Ahmadi Health Zone Dr Bader Al-Otaibi. — KUNA