KUWAIT CITY, Dec 23: Director of the Nursing Services Department at the Ministry of Health Dr. Iman Al-Awadhi revealed an increase of approximately 1,300 male and female nurses in the Ministry of Health this year, which brings the total number of nursing staff in the health sector to around 23,000 nurses of various nationalities. In a press statement, Dr. Al-Awadhi said the number of male and female graduates with a bachelor’s degree or diploma from the College of Nursing and the Nursing Institute in the 2023/2024 academic year was approximately 229. She indicated that the total number of nursing staff in 2023 was about 21,796.

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Also, Dr. Al-Awadhi announced the launch of the conference titled “Innovation in Nursing Care: Transforming the Future of Health Care”, which will run for two days and is being held under the patronage of the Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi. It will feature 22 experts and specialists from the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Council of Nursing (ICN), the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Jordan, Malaysia, and Egypt. She explained that the conference aims to strengthen the role of nursing in improving healthcare services through the effective use of modern technology and techniques. It also seeks to encourage nurses to adopt a culture of innovation that aligns with developments in the healthcare field and improves the quality of healthcare services in Kuwait. The scientific papers presented at the conference will cover several key areas, including the introduction of modern technologies in the nursing profession, creating an innovative culture in nursing practices, promoting scientific research, and integrating evidence-based practices to improve the quality of healthcare. Dr. Al-Awadhi revealed that two workshops will be held alongside the conference to discuss important topics such as effective communication and collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the promotion of creativity and leadership within the nursing profession.