Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi affirmed that medical laboratories form a cornerstone of the healthcare system, playing a vital role in diagnosis, treatment, prevention and improving service efficiency. He said the ministry places strong emphasis on developing this sector by enhancing both its human resources and technical capacity in line with the latest international standards.

His remarks came in a speech delivered Monday at the opening of the 7th Medical Laboratories Conference, organized by the Council of Medical Laboratories Departments and the Medical Laboratory Services Department at the Ministry of Health under the theme “Developments in Diagnostic Hematology and Precision Medicine – Future Trends in Diagnostic Laboratories.” Al-Awadhi said the conference serves as a scientific platform bringing together specialists and experts from inside and outside Kuwait to exchange experience, strengthen research cooperation and help improve the quality of health services.