BASRA: Kuwaiti First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, accompanied by Iraqi Minister of Health Dr Saleh Al-Hasnawi and Basra Governor Asaad Al-Eidani, inaugurated the Kuwait Surgical Government Hospital in Basra Wednesday. Sheikh Fahad conveyed the greetings and appreciation of HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to the leadership and people of Iraq.

He highlighted the deep-rooted ties between the two nations, emphasizing Kuwait’s commitment to cooperation and future joint projects. The Kuwait Surgical Hospital is a grant from Kuwait to Iraq, featuring various medical facilities, including patient wards, operating rooms, an endoscopy center and advanced ICU and emergency units.

Dr Al-Hasnawi expressed gratitude to Kuwait for funding the construction of the hospital. The Iraqi health ministry said the minister expressed gratitude to HH the Amir, the government and people of Kuwait for the serious work with the Iraqi government in this respect. It said the eight-storey hospital has a capacity of 25 beds, contains 11 major surgical wards, an intensive unit division and advanced laboratories. Kuwait has launched several aid projects in Iraq, including construction of 19 medical centers and schools. – KUNA