Kuwait limits medicine dispensation

01/03/2026

KUWAIT CITY, March 1: The Ministry of Health announced on Saturday evening that outpatient clinics in all hospitals will be limited to dispensing medications for one day, to manage resources and focus efforts in light of the regional situation, as part of temporary organizational measures for Monday, reports Al-Seyassah daily. In a press statement, the ministry explained that all scheduled non-emergency surgeries have been postponed for Monday. Appointments will be rescheduled, and patients will be notified of alternative times as soon as possible. Emergency surgeries will continue without interruption. Emergency departments and clinics are operating at full capacity 24/7 to receive urgent cases. The operating hours of primary healthcare centers will remain unchanged. Approximately 30 percent of the health centers operate 24 hours a day.

By Marwa Al-Bahrawi

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff and Agencies