The 56th session of the Arab Permanent Committee on Human Rights kicks off, chaired by Kuwait.- KUNA photos
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Kuwaiti doctors break new ground in heart treatment
Kuwait’s Chest Diseases Hospital first in region to use jugular stent for severe angina patients
KUWAIT: In a regional medical breakthrough, Kuwait’s Chest Diseases Hospital has successfully performed a pioneering cardiac procedure on two patients suffering from intractable angina pectoris. The hospital became the first in the Middle East to implant cardiac stents using an advanced catheterization method via the jugular vein under local anesthesia.
Dr Abdullah Al-Enezi, Head of the Cardiology Department at the hospital, announced that the two procedures were performed in collaboration with Dr Khaled Al-Marri, Head of the Cardiac Catheterization Unit. He explained that the innovative technique involves inserting a catheter through the neck vein to implant a stent directly into the cardiac vein, improving blood flow to the heart muscle and significantly relieving the symptoms of angina. Dr Al-Enezi emphasized that this milestone reflects the Ministry of Health’s ongoing commitment to introducing cutting-edge medical technologies and providing world-class care for cardiac patients in Kuwait. Previously, such complex cases were typically referred abroad for treatment.
Dr Abdullah Al-Enezi (left) and Dr Khaled Al-Marri pose for a photo. The two doctors performed a pioneering cardiac procedure on two patients suffering from intractable angina pectoris.
Both patients had severe coronary artery disease and had undergone multiple prior interventions, including open-heart surgery and therapeutic catheterizations, yet continued to experience debilitating chest pain. The success of these new procedures marks a major advancement in treating cases that do not respond to conventional therapies.
“This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Minister of Health and the Undersecretary,” Dr Al-Enezi noted, highlighting their efforts to equip the Chest Diseases Hospital with the latest technologies, propelling it into the ranks of internationally recognized institutions.
Atherosclerosis is one of the most common diseases and is the leading cause of death in Kuwait and around the world. The disease is usually treated with medications, interventional arterial catheterization, or open-heart surgery to replace the arteries. However, some patients do not respond to these treatments and continue to suffer from intractable angina, significantly affecting their quality of life.
KUWAIT: Minister of Commerce and Industry, and Chairman of the Public Authority for Industry (PAI) Khalifa Al-Ajeel said on Monday that protecting the commercial and industrial system is a “national responsibility that requires concerted efforts.”
Minister Al-Ajeel emphasized in a statement to KUNA following an extensive inspection campaign in the south Amghara scrap yard, to “firmly deal with all violations and encroachments in accordance with legal frameworks where no one is above the law.”
Al-Ajeel confirmed the continuation of inspection campaigns as well until the desired goals are reached, foremost being is restoring order and discipline to the area and removing all violations and encroachments.
He affirmed the ministry and the PAI’s commitment to cooperating with relevant authorities to continue these campaigns to ensure a safe and organized industrial and commercial environment.
The campaign resulted in the seizure of several violations and closure of several non-compliant units in preparation for taking necessary legal action against their exploiters.
Participating in the campaign was General Fire Force (KFF) Chief Major General Talal Al-Roumi, along with several executive leaders from the PAI. — KUNA
CAIRO: The 56th regular session of the Arab Permanent Committee for Human Rights commenced on Monday with the participation of Kuwait and representatives from Arab states concerned with human rights affairs. In his opening address, Ahmed Maghari, supervisor of the Human Rights Department at the League of Arab States, underscored the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, calling it a stark indicator of the region’s human rights reality. “We cannot speak of the state of human rights without acknowledging the catastrophic conditions faced by our brothers in Gaza, where securing the most basic necessities has become a matter of survival,” he said. Maghari described the ongoing Zionist aggression in Gaza as a profound moral and humanitarian challenge, noting that the Palestinian people continue to endure daily suffering under constant bombardment, displacement and destruction. He lamented the international community’s continued inaction in the face of clear violations of international law and human rights norms. “The occupying power persists in defying international legitimacy and the decisions of the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the International Court of Justice,” he said.
Held at a time of mounting regional tensions, the session comes amid escalating challenges that directly affect fundamental human rights. Maghari highlighted the Committee’s historic role since its establishment in 1968 in developing the Arab human rights framework both legally and practically, while also fostering cooperation with regional and international partners. He expressed hope that the session would yield effective recommendations to help confront the pressing challenges in the region. He pointed to the rise of conflicts and violence globally, along with the resulting serious human rights violations, as major concerns.
Emerging issues such as the intersection of human rights with climate change, artificial intelligence, and the spread of alien ideologies that undermine human dignity were also noted. “In light of these challenges, we must reinforce our solidarity and collective action to enhance peace, stability, and the security of our societies,” Maghari added. The two-day session, chaired by Ambassador Talal Al-Mutairi, Chairman of the Arab Permanent Committee for Human Rights, will review the General Secretariat’s report on the implementation of previous recommendations up to the 55th session.
Discussions will also focus on Zionist violations in occupied Arab territories, the plight of Arab prisoners and detainees in Zionist prisons, and the issue of the bodies of Palestinian and Arab martyrs held in so-called “numbered cemeteries.” Other agenda items include the Arab Charter on Human Rights and preparations for Arab Human Rights Day, which will be observed on March 16, 2026. Kuwait is represented at the meeting by a delegation led by Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah.— KUNA
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