KUWAIT CITY, May 10: Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmad Al- Awadhi, inaugurated Wednesday the Kuwait Center for Poison Control as the first center specialized in following up on poisoning cases, providing advice and treatment plans, controlling toxic substances, and coordinating with the concerned state institutions. In a press statement, the minister said that the center carries out a number of tasks and provides information based on scientific evidence regarding poisoning cases. For his part, the Center’s Head, Dr. Abdullatif Al-Oumi, affirmed that the center specializes in organizing laboratory tests related to toxins, preparing studies on poisoning cases, coordinating with the concerned authorities to monitor toxic substances, and training medical staff.