KUWAIT: Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Vice Chairman Dr Nasser Al-Tannak affirmed the importance of enhancing cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) across various health and training sectors, particularly in light of growing global health challenges. Speaking to KUNA following a meeting with WHO Representative and Head of Mission in Kuwait Dr Asad Hafeez, Al-Tannak revealed that KRCS is working towards signing a memorandum of understanding with the WHO’s Kuwait office.

The agreement will cover key areas including mental health, risk awareness, addiction prevention, and the development of specialized training programs. Al-Tannak noted that the KRCS Board of Directors is committed to advancing a comprehensive strategy for training employees and volunteers in accordance with international standards. This initiative aims to enhance their capabilities, particularly in emergency and disaster response operations.

He emphasized that this approach reflects the Society’s vision of building a well-qualified humanitarian workforce, capable of responding swiftly and effectively to humanitarian calls worldwide. He added that KRCS stands as a distinguished example of institutional humanitarian work in the region. During the meeting, WHO officials were briefed on the Society’s wide-ranging efforts in relief, healthcare, development, and humanitarian assistance, as well as its community-driven initiatives and key achievements over the past year. These accomplishments, he said, mark a qualitative leap in KRCS operations and reaffirm its unwavering commitment to serving humanity.

For his part, Dr Hafeez commended the Kuwait Red Crescent Society’s role in conducting awareness campaigns and offering psychological and social support. He also praised the Society’s work in strengthening volunteer capabilities to manage health emergencies. Dr Hafeez stressed the significance of continued collaboration to enhance readiness and response to health crises both in Kuwait and the broader region, noting KRCS’s extensive experience and high credibility in the fields of humanitarian, relief, and public health work. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr Nader Al-Jalal on Thursday visited the headquarters of the “Wajhni” student support campaign in its second phase, dedicated to providing technical assistance to students applying for external scholarships. The support center is located in Al-Sanabel Tower. In a press statement, the Ministry of Higher Education said that Minister Al-Jalal, accompanied by Acting Undersecretary Lamia Al-Malhem, also inspected the customer service lounge to review the workflow and ensure the smooth progress of the registration process.

The ministry noted that the campaign reflects its commitment to streamlining the application procedures for students and offering real-time technical support. The initiative aims to assist applicants facing challenges in uploading required documents or setting their academic preferences during the registration period for the external scholarship program. The ministry launched the immediate technical support service last Sunday, and it continued through Thursday as part of efforts to ensure a seamless and supportive experience for scholarship applicants. — KUNA