KUWAIT CITY, Jan 9: Director of the Medical Emergency Department, Dr. Ahmed Al-Shatti, has officially launched the paperless system in the Operations Department at the onset of the new year 2024. This initiative aligns with the Ministry of Health’s digital governance plan, expanding the system to streamline the reception of reports and the dispatch of ambulances. Expressing pride in the dedicated medical emergency teams, Dr. Al-Shatti acknowledged their significant contributions to Kuwait’s health services throughout 2023. Highlighting key performance indicators, the Operations Department handled 185,000 cases, including 128,000 hospital transfers, 8,757 road accidents, 808 air ambulances, 94 medical evacuations, and 754 cases through ports. The department actively participated in 72 training exercises and provided support to 6,662 events and gatherings.