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WASHINGTON: Kuwait's Minister of Health Jamal Al-Harbi inaugurated yesterday a new extension of the Kuwait Health Office in Washington to improve services offered to Kuwaiti patients in the United States.
In statements to KUNA on the sidelines of the inauguration ceremony, the minister said he wants to make sure that Kuwaiti patients are provided world-class healthcare abroad.
Harbi pointed out that he is keen on identifying and choosing the most reputable hospitals for Kuwaiti patients sent to the United States. The ministry also wants to increase cooperation with prestigious medical institutions here to upgrade Kuwaiti hospitals, he noted.
He thanked Kuwaiti Ambassador to Washington Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah and officials of the health office for their care and support provided to Kuwaiti patients during their treatment in the country. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Sheikh Salem and several embassy staff. - KUNA