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WHO chief heaps praise on Kuwait healthcare system

Ambassador Nasser Al-Hein with World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Ghebreyesus
Ambassador Nasser Al-Hein with World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Ghebreyesus
GENEVA, Jan 25 (KUNA) -- World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Ghebreyesus lauded Kuwait's healthcare system on Wednesday, saying it has enjoyed great success in fighting non-communicable diseases through effective treatment and preventive measures.
Kuwait has made great efforts in a bid to boost its healthcare system, the WHO chief told the country's permanent representative to the United Nations and other international bodies Nasser Al-Hein during talks.
The Kuwaiti diplomat praised his country's "exceptional" rapport with WHO, saying bilateral cooperation has been fruitful across numerous fields. (end) ta.nam