A World Health Organization (WHO) official on Thursday praised the Kuwait Prize for Combating Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes as a leading example in encouraging scientific research, highlighting Kuwait’s pivotal role in supporting medical advancements. Dr Adham Rashad, Director of Program Management for the Eastern Mediterranean Region at WHO, told KUNA that the prize exemplifies an initiative that stimulates scientific and medical research at both regional and international levels. He commended Kuwait’s ongoing commitment to advancing medical research and public health.