KUWAIT, June 30 (KUNA) — The Undersecretary of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Meshal Al-Sabah, emphasized on Monday that proactive preparation to manage crises and disasters is essential to minimizing their impact and ensuring uninterrupted service delivery, particularly in the healthcare sector, which serves as the primary safeguard for human life.\n\nThis statement was made during his keynote address at the conference titled “Principles of Disaster Preparedness in Healthcare,” organized by the Kuwait Medical Association in collaboration with the Military Medical Services Authority of the Ministry of Defense and the Directorate of Medical Services Administration in the National Guard.\n\nThe event aimed to explore ways to strengthen national readiness in healthcare during emergencies by promoting knowledge exchange and improving inter-agency coordination.\n\nSheikh Abdullah Al-Sabah highlighted the importance of recognizing scientists and medical professionals who have contributed to the advancement of healthcare systems both locally and internationally, commending their efforts in this critical field.\n\nHe noted that the Ministries of Defense and Health, along with the National Guard, continue to work together within a coordinated framework to enhance health emergency preparedness and response capabilities.\n\nHe called for sustained collaboration and integration among institutions to ensure maximum readiness for any future challenges.\n\nHe praised the performance of the medical services under the Ministry of Defense, the National Guard, and the Ministry of Health, as well as the contributions of the Kuwait Medical Association. He also acknowledged the joint initiatives undertaken by various entities to professionally and efficiently manage health-related crises and disasters.\n\nFor his part, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Tawala, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Medical Association, stated that the existing cooperation with the health sectors of both the Ministry of Defense and the National Guard represents the highest level of national unity in serving Kuwait, while also enhancing the capabilities of medical personnel to handle all situations effectively.\n\nAl-Tawala added that the Kuwait Medical Association has placed significant emphasis on continuous training and development programs, organizing conferences, courses, workshops, and public awareness campaigns across various medical disciplines.\n\nHe noted that the association conducted approximately 83 scientific medical events during the first half of 2025.\n\n— news from Kuwait News Agency\n\n— News Original —\nKuwait Defense Undersec. affirms advanced preparation for crisis key to reduce effect\nKUWAIT, June 30 (KUNA) — Undersecretary of Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Meshal Al-Sabah stressed Monday the ministry believes that advanced preparation to face crises and disasters is a fundamental pillar for reducing their effects and ensuring the continuity of services, especially in health, which constitutes the first line of defense for human life. nThis came in his speech during his patronage of the (Principles of Disaster Preparedness in Healthcare) conference held by Kuwait Medical Association in cooperation with the Military Medical Services Authority of the Ministry of Defense and Directorate of Medical Services Administration in the National Guard. nThe conference aims to discuss the issue of enhancing national preparedness in the field of health care during crises and disasters through the exchange of expertise and enhancing coordination between authorities. nSheikh Abdullah Al-Sabah stressed the importance of honoring scientists and medical personnel who have contributed to the development of the healthcare system on both local and international levels, praising their pioneering efforts in this vital field. nHe pointed out that the Ministries of Defense, Health, and the National Guard continue to cooperate and coordinate with authorities within the framework of enhancing health preparedness and emergency response. nHe called for continued cooperation and integration between authorities to ensure optimal readiness to confront any future challenges. nHe applauded the efforts of the medical services of the Ministry of Defense, the National Guard, and the Ministry of Health, in addition to the Kuwait Medical Association. He also praised the joint efforts of different institutions that prepared to face health crises and disasters with professionalism and high efficiency. nOn his part, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Medical Association, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Tawala, said that the existing cooperation with the health sector in both the Ministry of Defense and the National Guard embodies the highest forms of national integration in serving Kuwait and motivates and enhances the capabilities of medical personnel to confront all circumstances and developments. nAl-Tawala pointed out that the Kuwait Medical Association has paid great attention to training and continuous development programs and has been keen to organize conferences, courses, workshops, and community awareness events in various medical specialties. nHe noted that the number of scientific medical events organized by the association during the first half of 2025 amounted to approximately 83 events. (end) r nahk.amh.bb