{"id":2242,"date":"2025-02-09T06:34:27","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T06:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kuwaitnewslive.com\/en\/?p=2242"},"modified":"2025-02-09T06:34:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T06:34:28","slug":"kuwait-to-open-advanced-cancer-control-center-soon-al-awadhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kuwaitnewslive.com\/en\/2025\/02\/09\/kuwait-to-open-advanced-cancer-control-center-soon-al-awadhi\/","title":{"rendered":"Kuwait to Open Advanced Cancer Control Center Soon: Al-Awadhi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Kuwait City:<\/strong> Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi emphasized the Ministry\u2019s commitment to advancing medical technology, particularly in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Speaking at the Regional Conference on Medical Physics in the Middle East, held under the theme \u201cEnhancing Acceleration in Radiation Medicine,\u201d Al-Awadhi highlighted Kuwait\u2019s ongoing efforts to incorporate cutting-edge medical advancements.<\/p><p>He announced that the new Kuwait Cancer Control Center (KCCC) will open soon, featuring state-of-the-art diagnostic and radiotherapy equipment. The center will be equipped with image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), CT scans, MRI, and positron emission tomography (PET) scanners, enhancing cancer care and treatment efficiency. The event was organized by the Middle East Union for Medical Physics, in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Kuwait Women\u2019s Health Association.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Focus on Dermatology and Radiology Innovations<\/strong><\/h3><p>In addition, Al-Awadhi inaugurated the Kuwait Conference on Dermatology, Laser, and Cosmetic Medicine at Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center. The event gathered renowned doctors and specialists from around the world to discuss advancements in dermatological treatments and laser technologies.<\/p><p>The minister highlighted skin diseases as a priority for the Ministry of Health, emphasizing ongoing efforts to expand specialized clinics, improve efficiency, and integrate the latest diagnostic and treatment methods. He also reiterated the Ministry\u2019s commitment to developing medical professionals and introducing cutting-edge medical equipment to enhance healthcare services in Kuwait.<\/p><p>Speaking at the Annual Radiology and Radiotherapy Conference, themed \u201cA Vision for the Future\u201d, Al-Awadhi noted that continuous investment in modern radiology equipment has significantly increased the number of radiological examinations over the past three years. He reaffirmed that upgrading healthcare infrastructure and hosting medical conferences are key components of Kuwait\u2019s strategy to stay at the forefront of global medical advancements.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kuwait City: Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi emphasized the Ministry\u2019s commitment to advancing medical technology, particularly in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Speaking at the Regional Conference on Medical Physics in the Middle East, held under the theme \u201cEnhancing Acceleration in Radiation Medicine,\u201d Al-Awadhi highlighted Kuwait\u2019s ongoing efforts to incorporate cutting-edge medical advancements. He announced [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2243,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[85],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2242","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-kuwait-en"},"acf":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kuwaitnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2242","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kuwaitnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kuwaitnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kuwaitnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kuwaitnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2242"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kuwaitnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2242\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2244,"href":"https:\/\/kuwaitnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2242\/revisions\/2244"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kuwaitnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2243"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kuwaitnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2242"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kuwaitnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2242"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kuwaitnewslive.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2242"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}