By Mervat Abdeldayem
KUWAIT, June 6 (KUNA) -- There are no immediate health mishaps or emergencies as a result of the ongoing 2023 National Assembly elections, which began earlier on Tuesday, said Health Minister Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi.
Speaking to KUNA, Al-Awadhi affirmed that he carried out several visits to polling stations throughout Kuwait, inspecting the efforts of 120 clinics, over 600 medical staff, and 30 ambulances providing their services during elections.
The minister called on voters to follow health protocols and avoid over exhaustion while casting their ballots.
On his part, Dr. Mustafa Redha -- Health Ministry Undersecretary -- revealed that minor cases of exhaustion and dizziness were ported during the day but nothing out of the ordinary.
He affirmed that the ministry had been preparing for elections some weeks ago, indicating that all was well so far. (end) mrf.gta