Kuwait's Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi reaffirmed the country's commitment to enhancing healthcare transparency and accountability during a high-level event co-hosted with the World Health Organization (WHO) on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly.

Key Announcements

• Kuwait's Medical Responsibility Authority presented as regional model

• WHO officials praise Kuwait's system as "advanced example" for EMRO region

• Call to expand Kuwait's framework across neighboring countries

Minister's Address:
"Our independent Medical Responsibility Authority exemplifies Kuwait's commitment to patient safety through neutral, professional case review and transparent complaint resolution," stated Dr. Al-Awadhi at the event titled "Enhancing Healthcare Quality Through Medical Accountability."

Kuwait's Model in Focus

Sheikh Dr. Salman Al-Sabah, Head of Medical Responsibility Authority:

• Presented Kuwait's independent review system for:
  ✔ Professional conduct investigations
  ✔ Patient complaint resolution
  ✔ Technical advisory for medical cases

• Highlighted system's role in maintaining public trust

International Endorsements:

1. Dr. Hanan Balkhy, WHO EMRO Director:
   "Kuwait's integrated, transparent accountability framework deserves regional emulation."

2. WHO Expert Gill Campbell:
   "This model should expand regionally as a nucleus for healthcare quality cooperation."

Event Outcomes

1. Recommendations Adopted:

   • Strengthen national medical accountability legislation

   • Ensure regulatory body independence

   • Enhance research on medical responsibility frameworks

2. Regional Cooperation:

   • Plans for GCC-wide knowledge sharing platform

   • Technical assistance offers to neighboring states

Context:
The event attended by:

• Health ministers from 15+ countries

• International medical councils

• WHO leadership