MoH to host 17 visiting physicians for rare medical operations

KUWAIT, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) is due to host next month 17 international consultant physicians who will be conducting intricate surgical procedures, with help from a multi-national contingent of doctors in the country.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the MoH noted that the visit is part of the ministry's endeavor of inviting health experts to Kuwait on a monthly basis, where they will share their know-how with local doctors.
Moreover, the 17 consultant physicians, all of whom are well versed in a variety of medical fields, hail from nine nations including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, France and others.
The physicians will also take part in medical lectures, workshops and conferences, the statement added.
The MoH routinely undertakes such initiatives in efforts to infuse some international expertise into the country's healthcare system. (end) abd.nam