MoH proud of political leadership’s confidence

Minister says would work to preserve rule of law

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 19, (KUNA): Minister of Health Sheikh Dr Bassel Al-Sabah expressed on Tuesday his pride for the renewed confidence of the political leadership given to him.

In a press statement, Sheikh Bassel said that he would work to preserve the rule of law, and achieve equality between citizens in terms of health services.

He wished everlasting good health and well-being to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad AlJaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf AlAhmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

The minister expressed his thanks to His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, vowing to do his best to meet the aspirations of people.

He noted that the next phase’s priorities include the completion of steps he began during the last period and raise efficiency of medical staff.

He also prioritized achieving equality between the employees of the ministry, giving every person his right and equal opportunities, and holding the negligent accountable in accordance with the law.

The ministry will continue developing preventive and treatment services in line with the international standards, he noted.

He pointed to keenness on activating the role of medical private sector

through supporting the private medical institutions and helping them participate in the development of health services to achieve the desired indicators of the country’s health system in all health fields.