Category: Health Protection

The Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Sunday that “Sudan’s healthcare system is collapsing in some areas but holding up in others thanks to the tireless work of doctors.” In a press conference, visiting Tedros, who concluded a two-day tour in Port Sudan earlier, added “70 to 80 percent of health institutes stopped working.” WHO chief said that his organization has documented more than 100 attacks on health workers, including those who are engaged in humanitarian work, stressing that the number of casualties in Sudan has surpassed 20,000 people.

This marks Tedros’ first visit to Sudan since the conflict erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Kuwait Ministry of Health announced that one of its systems has experienced a technical error early Sunday morning.

The Ministry said, in a press statement, that protection measures have been activated, systems have been disconnected, and the level of the failure is being assessed.

The Ministry also confirmed that the procedures are to divert some of its works to paper transactions until the problem is resolved.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

The Ministry of Health declared on Thursday that vaccinations against winter illnesses are available at 43 medical centers and 14 hospitals throughout the country.

In Al-Assima health region, the vaccinations are provided at 14 centers including the preventive medical ward at Al-Amiri Hospital. Other centers that have the service in Al-Assima are Hamad Al-Sagr (Odailiah), Abdullah Abdulmoghni (Faihaa), Al-Ihqaqi (Daiya), Jaber Al-Ahmad, Al-Roda, Shikhan Al-Farsi, Sharifa Al-Awadhi (Surra), Munira Al-Ayyar (Kaifan), Doha, North Sulaibikhat and Jaber Al-Ahmad.

It listed nine centers in Al-Farwaniya, seven in Al-Ahmadi, five in Al-Jahraa, three in Mubarak Al-Kabeer, in addition to the immunization provided at several hospitals including Al-Sabah and Ibn Sina.

The ministry announced last Sunday the seasonal vaccination campaign this year against influenza and lung infections.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) held an educational event on Tuesday to shed light on lymphoma, the importance of early detection, and effective treatment strategies.

Taking place at King Abdullah Centre for Oncology and Liver Disease, this event aimed to raise awareness about lymphoma, help patients actively participate in their healthcare journey, and foster collaboration in treating cases.

The event was part of KFSHRC’s educational initiatives to be carried out on World Lymphoma Awareness Day, which is observed annually on September 15. They will feature presentations by leading hospital experts on various aspects of lymphoma, including types and symptoms.

Patients will share their experience, from diagnosis to treatment, offering the audience a deeper look into the challenges of living with lymphoma. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from experts.

The lymphatic system is a critical component of the immune system, defending the bo
dy against infections and diseases. It comprises an intricate network of vessels interspersed with lymph nodes distributed throughout the body. Responsible for filtering lymphatic fluid and eliminating harmful substances, the lymphatic system plays a vital role in maintaining overall health.

KFSHRC has been ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 20th globally in the list of the world’s top 250 Academic Medical Centers for the second consecutive year, and is recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East in the 2024 Brand Finance rankings. Also in 2024, it was ranked among the world’s best 250 hospitals by Newsweek magazine.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

The Arab League marks today Arab Health Day under the theme “Promoting the One Health Approach”, a concept endorsed by the Council of Arab Health Ministers at its 60th session in Geneva.

In a press release issued yesterday, Arab League Assistant Secretary-General and head of Social Affairs Sector Ambassador Dr. Haifa Abu Ghazaleh said that the One Health approach is a holistic framework that seeks to balance human and animal health. By recognizing the interconnectedness of these two fields, it aims to develop innovative strategies for disease monitoring and prevention, ultimately improving global health.

She added that the COVID-19 pandemic, a human health crisis originating from a zoonotic virus, underscored the importance of such an approach.

Abu Ghazaleh said that September 4 was declared Arab Health Day to commemorate the founding of the Council of Arab Health Ministers, which is actively promoting the One Health approach through various strategies, committee activities, and partnerships with stakehold
ers.

By working together to reduce public health threats, and collaborating with international organizations, Arab countries are striving to make significant strides in healthcare.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

The Palestinian Ministry of Health said on Tuesday that about 160,000 children received the first dose of polio vaccine in the Central Governorate in the Gaza Strip on Sunday and Monday.

In a press statement, the ministry said that its teams are working in cooperation with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to vaccinate children in fixed and mobile centers affiliated with the Ministry and UNRWA, amidst a great turnout from the families.

It indicated that vaccination will continue in the Central Governorate until Wednesday, and will begin on Thursday morning in Khan Yunis and neighboring areas for four days, and will begin in Gaza and the North on September ninth, for four days.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

A polio vaccination campaign began Sunday in central Gaza Strip, in several health centers under the supervision of local and international authorities.

The vaccination unit official at Al-Nuseirat Health Center Mahmoud Hamida said in a statement to KUNA that the center launched the campaign to protect the children from polio, given the catastrophic situation and the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.

This campaign was launched through the Palestinian Health Ministry, UNICEF, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) which include children from the age one to ten years, Hamida added.

He also affirmed that the vaccination is harmless as it merely to protect the children of Gaza from the recently spread type two polio virus especially in Deir Al-Balah.

On his part, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini assured that the first stage of polio vaccination began in central Gaza Strip reaching more than 600,000 children in these coming days.

L
azzarini reaffirmed that both parties must respect the temporary truce in the region for the success of this campaign, and he called for a permanent ceasefire for the children.

Health Authorities in the Gaza Strip announced on Saturday the start of the polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip, two days after Hamas and Israeli aggression agreed to a “humanitarian truce” to allow the necessary vaccinations.

Health Authorities said that this campaign was in cooperation with non-governmental organizations and the United Nations, which sent one million and 200,000 doses of oral drops.

It was mentioned that the Health Authorities recorded first polio case in a 25 years in Deir Al-Balah, which highlights the total collapse of health infrastructure in the Gaza Strip.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made a medical breakthrough, with King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh (KAMC-RD) of the Ministry of National Guard – Health Affairs (MNGHA) successfully utilizing Casgevy gene therapy through CRISPR gene editing technology to treat a 13-year-old patient with thalassemia major.

The achievement is the first of its kind outside clinical trials and research, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

The patient, who had been reliant on blood transfusions every three weeks since birth, left the medical city after the successful transplantation of gene cells, making a complete recovery, according to the SPA report.

The Kingdom is preparing to soon implement more of these advanced gene therapies for several patients with sickle cell anemia and thalassemia, further solidifying its position in the field of gene therapy on a global scale.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made a medical breakthrough, with King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh (KAMC-RD) of the Ministry of National Guard – Health Affairs (MNGHA) successfully utilizing Casgevy gene therapy through CRISPR gene editing technology to treat a 13-year-old patient with thalassemia major.

The achievement is the first of its kind outside clinical trials and research, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

The patient, who had been reliant on blood transfusions every three weeks since birth, left the medical city after the successful transplantation of gene cells, making a complete recovery, according to the SPA report.

The Kingdom is preparing to soon implement more of these advanced gene therapies for several patients with sickle cell anemia and thalassemia, further solidifying its position in the field of gene therapy on a global scale.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Palestinian health authorities said they had retrieved the bodies of 32 Palestinians who were killed in Israeli occupation raids across Gaza early Thursday.

The air raids targeted houses and camps across the strip, said the authorities in a statement, adding that dozens others were also injured in the attacks.

In a statement to KUNA, eyewitnesses said that the Israeli occupation forces demanded that they leave their homes in southern Gaza, which will worsen the suffering of families as they started searching for places to shelter them.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Palestinian health authorities said they had retrieved the bodies of 32 Palestinians who were killed in Israeli occupation raids across Gaza early Thursday.

The air raids targeted houses and camps across the strip, said the authorities in a statement, adding that dozens others were also injured in the attacks.

In a statement to KUNA, eyewitnesses said that the Israeli occupation forces demanded that they leave their homes in southern Gaza, which will worsen the suffering of families as they started searching for places to shelter them.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

At least eight Palestinians were killed and dozens other injured in an Israeli occupation forces attack on two schools sheltering thousands of displaced people in the city of Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, health authorities said Wednesday.

Al-Aqsa Hospital received number of injuries, some of them in serious condition, the authorities added in a statement.

The number of people killed arrived at hospital raised to 34 since morning, in light of the continued bombardment in north and south of the Strip, it added.

Earlier, it was announced that 58 Palestinians were killed during the past 24 hours as a result of the ongoing bombing in the genocidal war on the Gaza Strip for 327 day in raw.

Source: Kuwait News Agency