World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr Hanan Balkhy paid an official visit to Kuwait between 9 and 12 February 2025. During the visit, Dr Balkhy met with senior officials and leaders in the health, industrial, investment, humanitarian and civil society sectors.
Below are some of the highlights of the visit.
WHO collaborates with Kuwaiti civil society organizations
On 10 February 2025, the WHO office in Kuwait convened a roundtable meeting with the Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr Hanan Balkhy and key civil society organizations in Kuwait with the goal of strengthening collaboration.
The meeting, held at UN House, brought together leaders from civil society, health advocacy groups and humanitarian organizations to discuss the pivotal role of non-governmental actors in addressing health challenges during crises.
Dr Balkhy emphasized the importance of collaboration, saying: “In humanitarian contexts, civil society plays a critical role in bridging gaps and ensuring that health services reach the most vulnerable