Education & Health
From The Report: Kuwait 2024
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Kuwait’s education landscape is poised for notable change as the sector awaits the publication of a new national education development plan designed to align learning outcomes with the evolving needs of the economy. The health care sector, meanwhile, is on the cusp of significant transformation, with the Health Assurance Hospitals Company ready to assume responsibility for the medical needs of the country’s large expatriate population, which should boost the efficiency and quality of public sector facilities. As these initiatives progress, the government has prioritised providing quality education, aligning health care outcomes with New Kuwait 2035 objectives and managing resources for sustainable development.

This chapter contains an interview with Ahmad Nasrallah, CEO of Dar Al Shifa Hospital.

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Overview

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Kuwait’s education landscape is poised for notable change as the sector awaits the publication of a new national education development plan designed to align learning outcomes with the evolving needs of the economy. The 2023 education budget, allocated 11.5% of total expenditure, underscores a commitment to quality improvement in line with the objectives of New Kuwait 2035, the country’s long-term socio-economic plan. The health care sector, meanwhile, is on the cusp of significant transformation,…

Interview

Private coverage: Ahmad Nasrallah, CEO, Dar Al Shifa Hospital, on challenges and trends shaping private health care
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Interview: Ahmad Nasrallah, CEO, Dar Al Shifa Hospital To what extent is Afya contributing to the growth and resilience of private health care? AHMAD NASRALLAH: The Afya insurance policy for retirees has been pivotal to the growth and resilience of private health care in Kuwait. The Ministry of Health (MoH) initiated this innovative programme to contract private care services to an insurance company intermediary with an aim to address public sector shortfall and serve the retired segment adequately.…

Analysis

Future-focused: A diversified network of universities and course offerings is helping support a knowledge-based economy
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