Minister of health inaugurates Jahra Medical Council branch, ensuring better patient care

KUWAIT CITY, April 4: In line with the government’s work program and the 100-day plan aimed at enhancing access to comprehensive healthcare services, Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmed AlAwadi inaugurated the General Medical Council branch in Jahra yesterday morning, reports AlJarida daily.

This branch, the second of its kind after the Funaitees branch, serves residents of the Jahra Governorate and marks a significant step in alleviating pressure on the General Medical Council in the Al-Sabah Specialized Medical District, ensuring optimal patient care.

Dr. Al-Awadi underscored the ministry’s commitment to expanding the Medical Council’s branches to enhance patient convenience, with plans underway to open another branch in Farwaniya Governorate. He also reiterated the ministry’s readiness to accommodate the parliamentary elections, having conducted inspection tours of schools to ensure medical equipment and clinics are prepared to handle any emergencies.

Dr. Nadia Al-Jumaa, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Health Care Affairs, highlighted the new branch’s focus on providing healthcare services to newly employed citizens, streamlining the process by offering required analyses and laboratory tests in one location.

She noted that the Funaitees branch’s opening led to a notable decrease in the number of visitors to the General Medical Council, particularly for blood sample collection, attributed to digital transformation initiatives.

The Jahra Medical Council branch includes four clinical examination clinics and four blood drawing clinics, catering to over 200 cases daily.

Dr. Al-Jumaa emphasized that the branch’s opening will not only enhance service quality but also contribute to overall improvements in healthcare accessibility. She expressed hope for the future establishment of a fourth branch in Farwaniya Governorate, further expanding healthcare services across Kuwait.