The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended Kuwait’s longstanding commitment to advancing medical research, particularly through its prestigious State of Kuwait Prize for the Control of Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Diabetes in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.
Established in 2003, this award recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the prevention, control, or research of these major noncommunicable diseases. The prize, which includes a bronze medal and a monetary award, is presented annually during the WHO Regional Committee sessions.
In the 2024 session, Kuwait’s Minister of Health, Ahmad Al-Awadhi, presented the prize to Dr. Noor Al-Busaidi from Oman and Dr. Majid Mobarhan from Iran, acknowledging their outstanding efforts in combating chronic diseases. arabtimes
The WHO has lauded this initiative as a model for incentivizing scientific excellence and fostering international collaboration in addressing pressing health challenges.
The State of Kuwait Prize not only highlights individual achievements but also underscores Kuwait’s pivotal role in supporting global health initiatives and reinforcing its partnership with the WHO in promoting public health across the Eastern Mediterranean region
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