KUWAIT PIONEER IN KIDNEY TRANSPLANT SURGERY

  • 29/09/2022

Kuwait City: Kuwait, according to Minister of Health Dr. Khaled Al- Saeed, is a pioneer in kidney transplant surgery, and there are signs of progress in other types of transplants, such as liver and heart transplants. Dr. Al-Saeed said in a press statement on the sidelines of World Heart Day celebrations organised by the Kuwait Heart Association in collaboration with the Sabah Al-Ahmad Heart Center that two types of transplant are taking place, including organ transplant and bone marrow transplant, and that the second type is available in Kuwait at the National Bank Hospital, specifically for children. 


He went on to say that in recent years, the health sector in Kuwait has seen remarkable development, particularly in the treatment of heart diseases, such as the immediate catheterization that is installed within the first hour of a heart attack, which has achieved impressive results in these cases. He explained that this type of catheter was not previously available, but it was used in only one hospital and is now available in four hospitals, implying that it will soon be available in all hospitals as part of the development. He stated that diagnostic catheters and stents are available in the majority of hospitals, indicating that the advancement of heart disease treatment in Kuwait has been accompanied by an increase in the number of consultant and qualified doctors with the highest scientific degrees, who are leading this revolution in heart disease treatment. 

Dr Al-Saeed pointed to the high rates of diabetes in Kuwait due to the unhealthy lifestyle and lifestyle, indicating that this disease is accompanied by high rates of heart diseases and cholesterol. He praised the efforts of the Kuwait Heart Association for continuing to support the development of heart disease treatment in the public and private sector hospitals.

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