About the Public Health Sector

 
 
The Public Health Sector at the Ministry of Health in the State of Kuwait is concerned with all activities that preserve, protect and promote public health and address the challenges of combating infectious and non-infectious diseases, genetic diseases and unwanted radiation effects, in addition to proper nutrition and a healthy safe environment. The sector works according to policies and legislation within effective partnerships for the continuous development and improvement of these activities according to local, regional and global variables and related developments with optimal use of available resources


A Kuwaiti society that enjoys comprehensive and continuously evolving preventive healthcare and creates an environment that supports health and wellness, reduces the occurrence of diseases and their complications, and addresses epidemics and their consequences.



The Public Health Sector works to organize, monitor and develop activities that preserve, protect and promote public health according to policies and legislation and according to related variables and developments, within effective partnerships locally, regionally and globally.





  • 1.Empowerment and Community Participation
    Encouraging individuals and communities to participate in health decision-making, providing necessary information to enhance awareness, and bearing responsibility towards health programs and interventions results
  • 2.Prevention First
    Focusing on prevention before treatment through vaccination programs, early screening, and improving lifestyle patterns
  • 3.Respect and Compassion
    Treating all individuals with dignity, humanity and respect, especially in emergency or health crisis situations
  • 4.Evidence-Based Response
    Making health decisions based on data, scientific reference and continuous evaluation
  • 5.Health Equity
    Working to ensure that all members of society have access to public health services and to promote health equity among different segments of the community
  • 6.Transparency and Accountability
    Providing accurate and reliable information to the public and bearing responsibility towards the results of health programs and interventions
  • 7.Integration and Cooperation
    Working in team spirit, effective communication, and cooperation with other relevant sectors
  • 8.Sustainability
    Implementing long-term strategies that ensure the preservation of community health and environment for future generations





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