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Three new ministerial decrees have recently been issued by Kuwait’s Ministry of Health (MOH) to govern the registration and distribution of medical equipment, supplies, and health products as well as to simplify the process of writing prescriptions for medications in both public and private medical facilities.
Registration and distribution of medical devices was the first decree. MOH described ministerial order number as a step toward bringing Kuwaiti medical device regulation and oversight into compliance with international laws and norms, particularly those governing biomedical equipment.
According to how they are used and how their users are affected, medical devices are divided into four categories by the new ministerial decision, which ensures that the regulatory requirements, studies, and registration requirements are appropriate for the category to which the medical device belongs.
The second decree controls the distribution of medical supplies. A ministerial order addresses the control and distribution of medical supplies.
With the help of this decree, Kuwait’s health system will be able to keep up with the evolving laws and regulations that must be followed to regulate the manufacturing and registration of medical items there.
Pharmaceuticals that are used to maintain human health, or to diagnose, prevent, or assist in the treatment of some low-risk illnesses, or to make up for inadequacies in a few physiological activities in the human body, are included among the health products.
Kuwait medical devices market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
The launch of Zain Health, a digital healthcare platform for business clients, was announced by Zain, the top digital service provider in Kuwait.
In order to improve the effectiveness of the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic, the platform enables doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to remotely monitor patients using a variety of smart medical devices. This is done over Zain’s blazing-fast nationwide network.
The COVID-19 epidemic put a great deal of strain on the country’s healthcare system, therefore Zain launched this platform as part of a broader effort to empower the various sectors to undergo digital transformation.
In order to improve the effectiveness of the healthcare system in the current environment and protect patients while adhering to distancing rules, Zain is committed to making its technological capabilities available. This includes providing the most cutting-edge services and solutions in accordance with the highest international standards.
The platform provides a variety of integrated remote solutions that let patients and their healthcare practitioners communicate online and through mobile apps for iOS and Android.
Through the integration of numerous smart medical devices and wearables with Zain Health, a patient’s doctor may continuously monitor their condition, let them know about any significant changes, generate medical reports, and more.
