KUWAIT: The Governor of Kuwait’s capital, Sheikh Abdullah Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, has praised the great efforts of the state in providing the necessary services and integrated health care to patients and visitors, the active role of the Ministry of Health, and the continuous work of medical and administrative staff in hospitals and specialized centers.

Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sabah stressed during his visit to one of the ambulance centers of the medical emergency department in the Shuwaikh residential area the importance of exerting more efforts in order to achieve the required workflow and ensure integrated equipment in anticipation of any medical emergency and to take security and safety measures and deal with accidents, crises, and emergencies in the country.

He praised the efforts of the center’s technicians, employees, and paramedics, calling on everyone to cooperate in order to overcome all obstacles. He praised the vital role played by the emergency medical management center and its contribution to saving lives and preserving property, in addition to providing health care to patients and the injured in emergency cases and providing all the health and safety requirements for citizens and residents.

He called for raising the level and efficiency of paramedics, technicians, and all medical staff, developing the necessary plans and preparations to deal with any emergency situations, as well as encouraging the public to acquire the skill of first aid through the launch of specialized professionals and training.

Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sabah stressed on harnessing all the frameworks of cooperation and coordination between the Capital Governorate and the medical emergency department to continue working to serve the nation: “We are working together to provide safety for all.” For his part, the director of the medical emergency department at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Ahmed Al-Shatti, expressed appreciation for the governor’s visit. — KUNA