Prime Minister inspects New Maternity Hospital, praises readiness for emergencies

2026-03-19 - 07:24

His Highness the Prime Minister, Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, conducted an inspection tour of the New Maternity Hospital located in the Sabah Specialized Medical Area, accompanied by the Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi. During the visit, His Highness was briefed on the hospital’s shelter center and its strategic reserves, which include essential food supplies, medicines, medical equipment, and comprehensive logistical support systems. These provisions are designed to ensure a fully secure and responsive environment, particularly in times of emergencies and crises. The officials provided a detailed overview of the hospital’s operational framework, highlighting advanced medical services and integrated work mechanisms. They also outlined the preparedness plans in place to guarantee the uninterrupted delivery of healthcare services in accordance with the highest international standards — safeguarding both patients and medical personnel. At the conclusion of the tour, His Highness expressed profound appreciation for the unwavering efforts of the medical, technical, and administrative staff across the nation’s healthcare institutions. He commended their strong sense of responsibility and dedication to their humanitarian mission. The Prime Minister further emphasized the critical importance of sustained coordination among all relevant organizations (entities), underscoring that unified efforts remain essential to preserving public health and ensuring the safety and well-being of all.