KUWAIT, Jan 9 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Monday at Bayan Palace Minister of Health Dr. Jamal Al-Harbi, who was accompanied by Dr. Muthana Al-Sartawi.
Al-Sartwai briefed His Highness the Amir on an innovative knee replacement surgery procedure that he had pioneered. His Highness the Amir extoled the medical achievement that he described as an honor for the country, adding that such accomplishments will help propel Kuwait to the upper echelons of the healthcare worldwide.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Ali Jarrah Al-Sabah.
Moreover, the Minister of Health said that the meeting with His Highness the Amir was called to give Al-Sartawi the credit he deserves for conducting this intricate surgery that ensures maximum convenience for patients undergoing the procedure.
Meanwhile, Dr. Al-Sartawi noted that he was "honored to have met His Highness the Amir," attributing his success to "pecuniary support provided by (the State of) Kuwait." He also added that this accomplishment will motivate him to attain further progress. (end) kah.nam