‘Sand dunes’ in residential area makes living difficult
140 people stuck on Failaka evacuated MoH defends ICU medical staff
KUWAIT CITY, June 14: The Ministry of Health conveyed sincere condolences to the family of a female citizen who died in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Jaber Hospital, reports Al-Jarida daily.
In a press statement, the ministry expressed deep sorrow over the abuse that the national medical staff suffered at the hands of one of the relatives as shown in a video clip which went viral recently.
The ministry stressed that the medical staff and ICU doctors at Jaber Hospital and other hospitals are dedicated and they work hard in dealing with the corona epidemic; affirming they remain a strong fortress in protecting the health of everyone. They perform their tasks in an efficient and professional manner in accordance with the established and approved treatment protocols, the ministry added.
The ministry went on to say that it will not hesitate in taking legal measures against anyone who mistreats its staff, while emphasizing that everyone has the right to take legal action in case of negligence by the staff.
Al-Seyassah Staff and KUWAIT CITY, June 14: The head of the Sabah Al-Ahmad Residents Committee, Turki Al-Osaimi, called on the Minister of Housing, Shaya Al-Shaya, to address the Central Tenders Committee (CTC) to expedite the afforestation work to get rid of what he called ‘the sand dunes’ in the area.
He noted the Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR) has approved the afforestation of the area streets for 22 million dinars, but the approval did not find favor with the CTC on the pretext the priority now is to address the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Al-Osaimi said in a statement to Al-Seyassah daily that Minister Al-Shaya recently sent a letter to the PAAAFR and did its part and handed over the issue to the CTC as a result of which “now we hope Minister Al-Shaya will also address the CTC.”
He added the health centers in the area have been receiving emergency cases since the beginning of the bad weather (duststorm) until now -- the huge number of residents of Sabah Al-Ahmad City, especially those who suffer from asthma and chest allergies.
He pointed out the bad weather is particularly affecting the Sabah Al-Ahmad City because it is surrounded by desert areas in addition to its low land unlike the rest of the areas of Kuwait.
He stated the weather also has affected the Grade 12 students living in the area because of sand collected on the roads which makes driving vehicles difficult.
Al-Osaimi called for joining hands with oil companies, public benefit associations and the private sector to help afforestation of the area.