KUWAIT CITY, Nov 28: Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi confirmed on Thursday that Kuwait's medical training system is undergoing significant improvement through the hosting of regional and international medical workshops and training courses.

Dr. Al-Awadhi made the statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on the sidelines of the regional workshop's conclusion, which aimed at evaluating and finalizing the joint regional comparison of radiation and its medical use. The workshop was held in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Chinese Institute for Radiation Protection (CIRP), with the participation of 43 experts from 23 countries.

Minister Al-Awadhi emphasized that Kuwait's role in hosting international experts who share their knowledge, particularly in the field of radiation protection, represents a "qualitative leap." He noted that this enhances Kuwait’s influence, not only within the Gulf and the Middle East but globally. Experts from countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe took part in the workshop. Al-Awadhi also commended the efforts of the Ministry of Health and the Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialties, which hosted the event, and expressed hope for continued international cooperation to further enhance the efficiency of the country’s health system.

Philip Vanhaver, a radiation protection expert from the Belgian Center for Atomic Research, explained that the workshop brought together specialists from radiation and atomic research centers to discuss their monitoring results from medical centers over the past year. They compared radiation readings from various countries, with contributions from the Chinese Institute for Radiation Protection to finalize the results. Vanhaver stressed the importance of advancing radiation protection in medical fields such as CT scans and medical treatments, ensuring exposure levels remain within safe limits to prevent negative health impacts.

He also highlighted the workshop's focus on addressing fluctuations in radiation monitoring results, as well as exchanging ideas, experiences, and the latest radiation protection methods. The workshop was attended by experts from countries including China, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, Mongolia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Pakistan, Iran, Myanmar, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, the UAE, Qatar, and several specialists from Kuwait.