Ministry of Health’s Kalandar inaugurates 26th Obstetrics & Gynecology Conference
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 8: The Assistant Undersecretary for External Services Affairs at the Ministry of Health Dr. Hisham Kalandar, on behalf of the Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad AlAwadhi, inaugurated the 26th Obstetrics and Gynecology Conference, which is organized by the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Jahra Hospital.
Dr. Hisham Kalandar explained that the ministry is working to expand the scope of diagnostic and therapeutic services in the field of obstetrics and gynecology in accordance with the latest protocols in force globally, with a focus on providing advanced care.
It aims to apply the latest technologies to improve services and achieve progress in the field of women’s health, and increase the number of maternal and child health clinics, which reflects the dedication to meet the needs of society in a comprehensive and effective manner.
The obstetrics and gynecology departments in Kuwait play a vital and important role, including the maternity department of Jahra Hospital, which conducted 150 successful cases using 3D technology in gynecological laparoscopy that had contributed to great positive results for patients.
Meanwhile, Head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Jahra Hospital and the Conference President Dr. Hanan AlHusseini said, “The conference is considered the largest scientific training forum in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Its topics are consistent with the ministry’s vision and its keenness to keep pace with the latest global developments, and support the capabilities of the health system to meet the goals and objectives consistent with the global goals and objectives for sustainable development and the future Kuwait vision 2035.”
She explained that the conference sheds light on many important topics, especially those related to obstetrics and gynecology. It focuses on the latest scientific developments in these vital fields, which will have a positive impact on realizing more achievements, and positive indicators in everything related to obstetrics and gynecology.
The three-day conference addresses precise topics centered around encouraging scientific research and enhancing communication and knowledge exchange between participating doctors and researchers. It represents a turning point in the world of health care.
Experts are present at the conference to share their experiences and research vital topics about the future of maternity and obstetrics, the problems of weak fertility in men and women, the future of embryology and genetics, the future of robotic surgeries, artificial intelligence in fetal ultrasounds, and the latest technologies and discoveries in multiple fields of gynecology.
The conference will include training workshops on advanced detailed ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology, male surgeries, fertility operations, and hysteroscopy. It will also focus on the legal and religious perspective of AI applications in medicine particularly in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
A total of 1,672 natural births and 828 emergency Cesarean deliveries (C-sections) were performed in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Jahra Hospital during the year 2023, which demonstrates the prominent interest in caring for mothers and children.