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CAN launches sporting event to promote colon cancer awareness

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KUWAIT: As part of its continued efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and raise awareness about cancer prevention, the National Cancer Awareness Campaign (CAN) has launched a new sporting event under the Colon Cancer Awareness Initiative. The initiative, launched in May under the slogan “Your Health is Your Decision,” highlights the importance of physical activity and nutrition in reducing cancer risks.

Dr Khalid Ahmed Al Saleh, Chairman of CAN’s Board of Directors, stated that the campaign is committed to diversifying its outreach activities to increase public awareness, particularly regarding the prevention of colon cancer. He stressed the campaign’s focus on encouraging healthy dietary habits and regular physical exercise as key preventive measures. As part of the initiative, a walking event was held at Capital Mall, where a designated booth served as the starting point for participants. The event featured three levels of participation: two rounds for beginners, five rounds for intermediate walkers, and ten rounds for advanced participants.

The event fostered an enthusiastic and interactive atmosphere, with giveaways distributed to attendees and informational brochures highlighting the benefits of walking in cancer prevention. The materials also offered guidance on recognizing early signs of colon cancer. In conjunction with the event, CAN hosted an educational lecture in collaboration with the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition. The session was held at the CAN headquarters at the Kuwait Society for Controlling Smoking and Cancer in Al-Qadisiyah and presented by Nawal Al-Jazzaf, head of the Preventive Nutrition Department at the Authority.

Titled “Nutrition and Colorectal Cancer,” the lecture covered a range of key topics, including the importance of a fiber-rich diet, reducing salt and sugar intake, and the significance of hydration. Al-Jazzaf recommended that daily sugar intake should not exceed 36 grams (9 teaspoons) for men and 24 grams (6 teaspoons) for women. She also advised consumers to carefully read food labels and incorporate 3 to 5 servings of vegetables and 2 to 4 servings of fruits daily to help boost immunity and reduce cancer risk. The event and lecture form part of CAN’s broader mission to educate the public and promote a proactive approach to cancer prevention through informed lifestyle choices.

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Kuwait, UAE team up in drug bust

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PACI employee arrested for forging addresses for bribes • More citizenships revoked

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti security men busted an attempt to smuggle a large drugs haul with a street value estimated at KD 1.5 million, with the cooperation of the United Arab Emirates’ interior ministry, a statement announced on Thursday. The haul consisted of 10 kg of heroin and 100 kg of shabu, an illegal chemical substance, and was destined for an Afghan man who was arrested, the interior ministry said.

Through security cooperation with the UAE, the Kuwaiti authorities received information of the shipment that was due to arrive at Shuwaikh Port and belonged to an organized international network. The container was allowed to leave the port by customs men and the receiver, an Afghan man, was arrested at Amghara industrial area, west of Kuwait City.

First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah thanked the UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and Emirati officials for the cooperation that led to the huge bust, stressing the importance of continued security coordination. The minister reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to countering the drug threat and safeguarding national security through local and international partnerships.

Separately, the interior ministry announced on Thursday the arrest of an employee working at the Public Authority for Civil Information on charges of forging official documents and accepting bribes. The ministry said the bust followed information and coordination with officials from the civil information authority, revealing the suspect had exploited his job authority to access the electronic system and change residents’ addresses without their presence or submission of official documents, in violation of established regulations.

Investigations revealed that the suspect had added fake addresses in exchange for payments of up to KD 120 per transaction, abusing his position for illicit gain. He was found to have processed over 5,000 transactions since the beginning of this year in collaboration with a number of middlemen inside and outside Kuwait.

Two middlemen were arrested, along with seven individuals who had paid money to complete their transactions. The suspect was found to have used the illicit proceeds to purchase jewelry, gold bars and luxury items in an attempt to conceal the source of the funds. The suspects and the seized items were referred to the public prosecution for legal action.

Meanwhile, the interior ministry said on Thursday that the Supreme Commission for Nationality has decided to revoke the citizenship of an unspecified number of people for a variety of reasons. The ministry said in a statement that the citizenships were revoked because holders held citizenship of a third country, banned under Kuwaiti law, while others held citizenships that were obtained through false information and forgery.

Some other citizenships were revoked for the sake of the country’s national interests and others because holders violated their loyalty to the country. The ministry gave no details about the numbers. The commission has in the past 15 months stripped over 37,000 people of their Kuwaiti citizenship, about 29,000 of them were foreign women who became Kuwaitis after getting married to Kuwaiti men.

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KRCS, WHO discuss cooperation in health and training fields

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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

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