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| The Kuwait Health Initiative investigates key health policy problems pertaining to the region
and collaborates with local policy-makers to facilitate the implementation of sustainable
developments in this sector. |
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| While promoting standards set by leading global health and human rights institutions, the KHI
aims to advance the field of public health through practice development, education, and
research. |
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In the News |
| September 16, 2008 |
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ALL people are equal in human dignity and in public rights and duties before the law, without distinction to race, origin, language, or religion.” — Article 29, Kuwait Constitution 1962. |
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In July 2008, an expatriate was seen at one of the major Kuwaiti public hospitals for an emergent surgical procedure. Before proceeding with the lifesaving intervention, the patient was forced to undergo HIV testing. In August 2008, Kuwait stopped issuing visas to Ethiopians after three domestic workers tested positive for HIV. The workers were subsequently deported from the country.
News of infectious diseases plaguing the nation has been the focus of much media attention lately. |
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What others are saying |
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Hilaliya |
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"... an excellent blog... promotes
constructive dialogue about health
care in Kuwait via sharp and well-
researched essays." |
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Mai Al-Nakib |
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