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Kuwait Healthcare Snapshot
A summary of Kuwait’s Government and
Private Healthcare sector
Ali BoshehryAli BoshehryAli BoshehryAli Boshehry
Global Markets Monitor | 6/6/2010
Kuwait Healthcare Snapshot
of Kuwait’s Government and
Private Healthcare sectors in 2009
6/6/2010 | Healthcare | globalmarkets.com.kw
Kuwait Healthcare Snapshot
of Kuwait’s Government and
Healthcare in Kuwait
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ContentsContentsContentsContents Global Markets Monitor ................................
About the Author ................................
Country Snapshot ................................
General ................................
Population ................................
Economy ................................
Healthcare ................................
Government Healthcare Sector
Private Healthcare Sector
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Healthcare in Kuwait
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About the Author About the Author About the Author About the Author Ali Boshehry is the Managing Director of Global Markets Monitor. Mr.
Boshehry has worked in many challenging projects in the commercial and
hospitality markets.
Ali Boshehry has worked and managed several projects for major
developers and firms in the Gulf Region that enabled
skills in market research, project management, feasibility studies, operator
contracts, etc. Mr. Boshehry holds a Bachelor’s de
Vanderbilt University (Tennessee, USA), a Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management
from Cornell University (New York, USA) and is currently perusing his MBA degree from Kuwait
University.
Global Markets
onitoronitoronitoronitor Global Markets Monitor was established in 2010 in Kuwait. Despite its new establishment
founding team is regarded highly professional and experienced in the fields of Project
ent, Research, and Consultancy.
Global Markets Monitor aims at delivering professional market information to individuals and
corporations for better investment decisions and outcomes. We mainly target emerging markets
in the Middle East such as Iraq and Iran where we have local teams that worked in many fields
obtaining facts and figures that built successful projects.
Global Markets Monitor strives in delivering quality and professional services to its clients. Our
team has been able to complete different projects successfully with the highest satisfaction and
is always looking for more challenging tasks in challenging markets. Our teams in Iraq make
every effort to be recognized as one of the best and finest consultancy teams contributing to
’ needs throughout the different projects’ and developments’ stages.
Ali Boshehry is the Managing Director of Global Markets Monitor. Mr.
Boshehry has worked in many challenging projects in the commercial and
shehry has worked and managed several projects for major
developers and firms in the Gulf Region that enabled him to develop his
skills in market research, project management, feasibility studies, operator
etc. Mr. Boshehry holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Vanderbilt University (Tennessee, USA), a Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management
from Cornell University (New York, USA) and is currently perusing his MBA degree from Kuwait
Global Markets Monitor
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its new establishment, the
founding team is regarded highly professional and experienced in the fields of Project
Global Markets Monitor aims at delivering professional market information to individuals and
corporations for better investment decisions and outcomes. We mainly target emerging markets
teams that worked in many fields
Global Markets Monitor strives in delivering quality and professional services to its clients. Our
ferent projects successfully with the highest satisfaction and
is always looking for more challenging tasks in challenging markets. Our teams in Iraq make
consultancy teams contributing to
Ali Boshehry is the Managing Director of Global Markets Monitor. Mr.
Boshehry has worked in many challenging projects in the commercial and
shehry has worked and managed several projects for major
to develop his
skills in market research, project management, feasibility studies, operator
gree in Engineering
Vanderbilt University (Tennessee, USA), a Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management
from Cornell University (New York, USA) and is currently perusing his MBA degree from Kuwait
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Country Snapshot Country Snapshot Country Snapshot Country Snapshot
GeneralGeneralGeneralGeneral Kuwait is a small oil rich country
reserves1. Kuwait is situated
occupies 20,000 square kilometers
Empire on the 19th
of June in
1961 under Al-Sabah Family
ruling. The country has
developed since then to be
positioned as one of the major
oil exporters in the world.
Kuwait is divided into
governorates to facilitate the
control and the management
of the growing population in
Kuwait. The governorates are;
1. Al Asimah
2. Hawalli
3. Farwaniya
4. Mubarak Al Kabeer
5. Al Ahmadi
6. Al Jahra
PopulationPopulationPopulationPopulation The population in 2009 reached a total of 3,484,881 peopl
2,365,970 are expats2, Graph 1
in response for the local demand for skilled and unskilled labor in all fields.
generated from the oil sector enabled K
provide luxury to its local residents.
Kuwait is the lack of higher education population that can respond to the country’s, Graph 2.
Local citizens with higher education are only 11% of the working population in Kuwait
Furthermore, local citizens are unwilling to perform basic job duties that fit their educational
levels because the government has taken the responsibility of hiring
qualifications.
1 CIA – The World Factbook
2 The Public Authority for Civil Information
3 The Public Authority for Civil Information
is a small oil rich country with 102 billion barrels of oil reserves -
Kuwait is situated strategically between Iraq, Iran, and Kingdom
square kilometers of land. Kuwait declared its independence from the British
of June in
Sabah Family
untry has
to be
positioned as one of the major
six
to facilitate the
control and the management
of the growing population in
Kuwait. The governorates are;
The population in 2009 reached a total of 3,484,881 people; 1,118,911 are Kuwaitis and
Graph 1. The total population has increased dramatically in recent years
in response for the local demand for skilled and unskilled labor in all fields.
generated from the oil sector enabled Kuwait to start and develop other sources of income to
provide luxury to its local residents. One of the major reasons for the increased foreign labor in
Kuwait is the lack of higher education population that can respond to the country’s, Graph 2.
izens with higher education are only 11% of the working population in Kuwait
Furthermore, local citizens are unwilling to perform basic job duties that fit their educational
levels because the government has taken the responsibility of hiring
The Public Authority for Civil Information
The Public Authority for Civil Information
Map 1 Kuwait map
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- about 9% of world
of Saudi Arabia and
. Kuwait declared its independence from the British
e; 1,118,911 are Kuwaitis and
total population has increased dramatically in recent years
in response for the local demand for skilled and unskilled labor in all fields. The wealth
uwait to start and develop other sources of income to
One of the major reasons for the increased foreign labor in
Kuwait is the lack of higher education population that can respond to the country’s, Graph 2.
izens with higher education are only 11% of the working population in Kuwait3.
Furthermore, local citizens are unwilling to perform basic job duties that fit their educational
levels because the government has taken the responsibility of hiring them despite their
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Graph 1: Kuwait Total Population 1965
Graph 2: Kuwaiti working population in Kuwait in 2009
-
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
1965
Po
pu
lati
on
-
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
200,000
Wo
rkin
g P
op
ula
tio
n
Working Population Educational Level in Kuwait
Kuwait Total Population 1965-2009
working population in Kuwait in 2009
1975 1985 1995 2005 2009
Year
Kuwait Population 1965-2009
Educational Level
Working Population Educational Level in Kuwait - 2009
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2009
Total Kuwaitis
Total Expats
illiterate
Literate
Elementry School
Middle School
High School
Diploma
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
N/A
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EconomyEconomyEconomyEconomy Kuwait’s economy is heavily dependent on oil where
Gross Domestic Product in 2008
higher than normal since 2004 due to the massive global energy demand.
Year Change in Adjusted Series of G.D.P.
4.8% in 2006 and 2007, Graph 3.
Graph 3: Kuwait's Gross Domestic Product 2004
Economic growth at the activity level shows the lack of diversity of Kuwait’s G.D.P. the oil sector
is dominant with 59% of the total G.D.P. then it is followed by the Finance, Real Estate, and
Business Services sector with 15.7%
activities. Kuwait continual depend
any noticeable improvements to local facilities and services
A development plan was app
Kuwait’s economy. If the Kuwaiti government is serious about implementing the national
development plan, we shall witness major chang
4 Kuwait Central Statics Authority
5 The Gross Domestic Product is a measure of a country's overall economic output. It is the market value
of all final goods and services made within the borders of a country in a year.
-
5,000,000,000
10,000,000,000
15,000,000,000
20,000,000,000
25,000,000,000
2008
GD
P i
n K
WD
Kuwait's Gross Domestic Product
Kuwait’s economy is heavily dependent on oil where the oil sector contributed 59% of Kuwait’s
Gross Domestic Product in 20084. The Gross Domestic Product (G.D.P.)
5 has been increasing
higher than normal since 2004 due to the massive global energy demand. As a result, t
Year Change in Adjusted Series of G.D.P. reached 10% in 2004 but dropped again to an average
4.8% in 2006 and 2007, Graph 3.
: Kuwait's Gross Domestic Product 2004-2008
Economic growth at the activity level shows the lack of diversity of Kuwait’s G.D.P. the oil sector
is dominant with 59% of the total G.D.P. then it is followed by the Finance, Real Estate, and
Business Services sector with 15.7% which leaves a large gap between the first and second
dependence on the oil sector to fund its national projects
any noticeable improvements to local facilities and services except for the oil sector
plan was approved by the National Assembly which shall change the face of
If the Kuwaiti government is serious about implementing the national
development plan, we shall witness major changes to the current G.D.P.
Kuwait Central Statics Authority
The Gross Domestic Product is a measure of a country's overall economic output. It is the market value
of all final goods and services made within the borders of a country in a year.
2007 2006 2005 2004
Year
Kuwait's Gross Domestic Product - 2004-2008
Agriculture and Fishing
Extraction of Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas and
Service Activities Incidental to Oil and Gas
Manufacturing
Electricity, Gas, and Water
Construction
Wholesale & Retail Trade, Hotels and Restaurants
Transport, Storage, and Communications
Finance, Real Estate and Business Services
Financial Institutions
Community, Social, and Personal Services
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contributed 59% of Kuwait’s
has been increasing
As a result, the Year to
eached 10% in 2004 but dropped again to an average
Economic growth at the activity level shows the lack of diversity of Kuwait’s G.D.P. the oil sector
is dominant with 59% of the total G.D.P. then it is followed by the Finance, Real Estate, and
etween the first and second
on the oil sector to fund its national projects has halted
except for the oil sector until 2010.
d by the National Assembly which shall change the face of
If the Kuwaiti government is serious about implementing the national
The Gross Domestic Product is a measure of a country's overall economic output. It is the market value
Agriculture and Fishing
Extraction of Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas and
Service Activities Incidental to Oil and Gas
Electricity, Gas, and Water
Wholesale & Retail Trade, Hotels and Restaurants
Transport, Storage, and Communications
Finance, Real Estate and Business Services
Financial Institutions
Community, Social, and Personal Services
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Healthcare Healthcare Healthcare Healthcare Kuwait’s wealth enabled it to provide free Healthcare to its local residents and collect minimal
fees from expats. The Kuwaiti government also sends local citizens abroad for treatment if no
applicable resources are available locally.
G.D.P. in 2008 which is relatively low among the other activities in country’s economy
The government of Kuwait spent a total of KWD
is a 9% increase from the 2007/2006 amoun
government generated a total of KWD
by 74% compared to the previous year, Graph
increase in foreign population which is the main source of revenue.
Graph 4: Kuwait Government Healthcare Revenue and Expenditure comparison
The Kuwaiti government represented by the Health Ministry currently operates 15 general and
specialized hospitals containing approximately 5,500 beds across the country as of 2008. The
private sector on the other hand operates 8 hospitals containing approximately 700 beds as of
20088.
6 Kuwait Central Statics Authority
7 Ministry of Health
8 Ministry of Health
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100,000,000
200,000,000
300,000,000
400,000,000
500,000,000
600,000,000
700,000,000
Am
ou
nt
in K
WD
Kuwait Government Healthcare Services Revenue vs. Expenditure
Kuwait’s wealth enabled it to provide free Healthcare to its local residents and collect minimal
fees from expats. The Kuwaiti government also sends local citizens abroad for treatment if no
applicable resources are available locally. The Healthcare system contributed 1.07% of the
G.D.P. in 2008 which is relatively low among the other activities in country’s economy
The government of Kuwait spent a total of KWD 598,500,000 on healthcare in 2008/2007 which
is a 9% increase from the 2007/2006 amount spent, KWD 547,200,000. On the other hand, the
government generated a total of KWD 77,554,000 in 2008/2007 which is an increase in revenue
by 74% compared to the previous year, Graph 47. The increase in revenue is correlated with the
population which is the main source of revenue.
Healthcare Revenue and Expenditure comparison- 2006-2008
The Kuwaiti government represented by the Health Ministry currently operates 15 general and
specialized hospitals containing approximately 5,500 beds across the country as of 2008. The
private sector on the other hand operates 8 hospitals containing approximately 700 beds as of
Kuwait Central Statics Authority
2008/2007 2007/2006
Accounting Year
Kuwait Government Healthcare Services Revenue vs. Expenditure
2008-2006
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Kuwait’s wealth enabled it to provide free Healthcare to its local residents and collect minimal
fees from expats. The Kuwaiti government also sends local citizens abroad for treatment if no
contributed 1.07% of the
G.D.P. in 2008 which is relatively low among the other activities in country’s economy6, Graph 3.
on healthcare in 2008/2007 which
. On the other hand, the
in 2008/2007 which is an increase in revenue
The increase in revenue is correlated with the
The Kuwaiti government represented by the Health Ministry currently operates 15 general and
specialized hospitals containing approximately 5,500 beds across the country as of 2008. The
private sector on the other hand operates 8 hospitals containing approximately 700 beds as of
Kuwait Government Healthcare Services Revenue vs. Expenditure -
Revenue
Expenditure
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Government Healthcare Sector
Kuwait government currently opera
government Healthcare system in K
staff (physicians, dentists, and nurses) is lower than the number of non
Graph 5: Government Healthcare Medical vs. Non
The Healthcare facilities are distributed geographically all over the country to serve all the
commercial and residential
governorate;
# Governorate
1 Al Asimah
2 Al Asimah
3 Hawalli
4 Farwaniya
5 Al Ahmadi
6 Al Jahra
Table 1: Kuwait General Hospitals
9 Kuwait Ministry of Health
10 Kuwait Ministry of Health
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5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
2003
Nu
mb
er
of
Sta
ff
Government Medical Staff vs. Non
Government Healthcare Sector
Kuwait government currently operates 15 general and specialized hospitals
government Healthcare system in Kuwait employed 36,377 employees. The number of medical
staff (physicians, dentists, and nurses) is lower than the number of non-medical staff, Graph 4.
Government Healthcare Medical vs. Non-Medical Staff Comparison in Kuwait - 2003
The Healthcare facilities are distributed geographically all over the country to serve all the
l and residential areas. There is at least one major general
Hospital
Al Amiri Hospital
Al Sabah Hospital
Mubarak Al Kabeer Hospital
Fawaniya Hospital
Al-Adan Hospital
Al-Jahra Hospital
Total Beds
Kuwait General Hospitals – 200710
2004 2005 2006 2007
Year
Government Medical Staff vs. Non-Medical Staff - 2003-2007
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tes 15 general and specialized hospitals9. As of 2007, the
he number of medical
medical staff, Graph 4.
2003-2007
The Healthcare facilities are distributed geographically all over the country to serve all the
general hospital in every
Beds
374
438
409
523
557
621
2,922
2007
Medical Staff
Non-Medical Staff
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The government also operates
# Hospital
1 Al-Razi
2 Physical Med. & Rehabilitation
3 Maternity Hospital
4 Chest Diseases Hospital
5 Infectious Diseases Hospital
6 Psychological Medicine
7 Ibn Sina Hospital
8 Kuwait Cancer Control center
9 Allergy Center
Table 2: Kuwait Government Specialized Ho
Moreover, The Kuwaiti Government has been increasing the number of clinics consistently to
provide the basic healthcare services to the local residential areas; Graph 6.
Graph 6: Government Healthcare Facilities in Kuwait
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0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
2000 2001 2002
Nu
mb
er
of
Ho
spit
als
an
d C
lin
ics
Government Healthcare Facilities in Kuwait
operates specialized hospitals as exhibited in Table 2 below;
Specialization
Orthopedic surgery
Physical Med. & Rehabilitation Physical Med. & Rehabilitation
Maternity
Chest Diseases Hospital Chest Diseases
Infectious Diseases Hospital Infectious Diseases
Psychological Medicine Psychological Medicine
Spinal Surgery
Kuwait Cancer Control center Cancer Control
Allergy Center
Total Beds
: Kuwait Government Specialized Hospitals - 200711
Moreover, The Kuwaiti Government has been increasing the number of clinics consistently to
provide the basic healthcare services to the local residential areas; Graph 6.
are Facilities in Kuwait - 2008
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Year
Government Healthcare Facilities in Kuwait - 2008
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exhibited in Table 2 below;
Beds
267
Physical Med. & Rehabilitation 78
375
131
151
749
363
112
128
2,354
Moreover, The Kuwaiti Government has been increasing the number of clinics consistently to
Hospitals (General & Specialized)
General Healthcare Centers
Dental Care Centers
Maternal Care Centers
Childhood Care Centers
Preventive Care Centers
Diabetes Clinics
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The Government has not developed
Healthcare facilities since the completion of the
above mentioned hospitals leaving the hospitals
more congested with the fast growing population.
The Kuwaiti government announced in 2008 Jaber
Al Ahmad hospital to be completed in 2013
covering an area 469,370
include 36 operation rooms and other major
facilities that would serve up 600,000 people in the
surrounding residential areas. The project since
announced has been facing major delays where
actual work on site did not start until November of 2009
Private Healthcare Sector
Unlike the government sector, the Private Health
faster pace. New clinics and hospitals have been established and continue to appear in the
different areas of Kuwait. A good indication of how well this sector is doing is the number of
staff being employed by the
employment share of the market by
Graph 7: Total Physicians, Dentists, and Nurses in Private Sector
12 Alqabas Newspaper – 11/5/2009
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500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
2000 2001
Nu
mb
er
of
Sta
ff
Total number of staff Private Sector
The Government has not developed any new major
Healthcare facilities since the completion of the
above mentioned hospitals leaving the hospitals get
more congested with the fast growing population.
The Kuwaiti government announced in 2008 Jaber
Al Ahmad hospital to be completed in 2013
m². The hospital will
include 36 operation rooms and other major
rve up 600,000 people in the
surrounding residential areas. The project since
announced has been facing major delays where
actual work on site did not start until November of 200912
.
Sector
Unlike the government sector, the Private Healthcare Sector has been developing in a much
faster pace. New clinics and hospitals have been established and continue to appear in the
different areas of Kuwait. A good indication of how well this sector is doing is the number of
staff being employed by the different establishments. The private healthcare sector
employment share of the market by 11% in 2007 and 34% in 2006.
ts, and Nurses in Private Sector - 2008
11/5/2009
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Year
Total number of staff Private Sector - 2008
Figure 1: Jaber Hospital Model
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care Sector has been developing in a much
faster pace. New clinics and hospitals have been established and continue to appear in the
different areas of Kuwait. A good indication of how well this sector is doing is the number of
different establishments. The private healthcare sector increased its
2007
Physicians
Dentists
Nurses
: Jaber Hospital Model
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The private sector is expected to grow further in the upcoming years. Patients are avoiding the
free government healthcare services and are paying a premium for private healthcare due to
some of the following reasons;
Criteria Government Healthcare Services
Time Longer waiting time
Appointments Patients should schedule many
appointments to complete a
treatment
Prestige No Prestige
Table 3: Government vs. Private Healthcare Services in Kuwait
The Kuwaiti government has organized the private healthcare establishments based on their size
and functionality13
:
1. Private Hospitals: the Ministry of Health divides the Private Hospital into two categories;
a. General Private Hospital: is a private hospital that
where patients can be admitted for treatment. The General Private Hospital
must at least
i. Internal Medicine
ii. General Surgery
iii. Pediatrics
iv. Gynecology & Obstetrics
v. Anesthesiology
b. Specialized Private Hospital: is a private hospital that has a minimum of 40 beds
where patients can be admitted for any specialized medical practices such as
Pediatrics, Ophthalmology
c. Private Dispensaries
below mentioned medical practices.
i. General Practice
ii. Dentistry
iii. Medical Labs and Bacteriology
iv. Radiotherapy
v. Physiotherapy
The Dispensary should have at least 3 General Practice clinics and no more than
2 specialized clinics.
Practitioner with at least 5 years of experience and not retired. The manager is
required to be full time employee for the dispensary.
13 Ministry of Health – Medical Licensing Department
xpected to grow further in the upcoming years. Patients are avoiding the
free government healthcare services and are paying a premium for private healthcare due to
some of the following reasons;
Government Healthcare Services Private Healthcare S
Longer waiting time Less/no waiting time
Patients should schedule many
appointments to complete a single
treatment
Patients can complete their
treatments in fewer appointments
No Prestige Local patients are paying extra for
the social status associated with the
hospitals visited especially in the
Gynecology field : Government vs. Private Healthcare Services in Kuwait
Kuwaiti government has organized the private healthcare establishments based on their size
: the Ministry of Health divides the Private Hospital into two categories;
General Private Hospital: is a private hospital that has a minimum of 60 beds
where patients can be admitted for treatment. The General Private Hospital
at least provide all the following medical practices;
Internal Medicine
General Surgery
Pediatrics
Gynecology & Obstetrics
Anesthesiology
Private Hospital: is a private hospital that has a minimum of 40 beds
where patients can be admitted for any specialized medical practices such as
Ophthalmology, E.N.T., etc.
Dispensaries: are medical establishments that must at least
below mentioned medical practices.
General Practice
Dentistry
Medical Labs and Bacteriology
Radiotherapy
Physiotherapy
The Dispensary should have at least 3 General Practice clinics and no more than
2 specialized clinics. The Manager of the dispensary must be a Kuwaiti General
Practitioner with at least 5 years of experience and not retired. The manager is
required to be full time employee for the dispensary.
Medical Licensing Department
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xpected to grow further in the upcoming years. Patients are avoiding the
free government healthcare services and are paying a premium for private healthcare due to
Private Healthcare Services
no waiting time
Patients can complete their
treatments in fewer appointments
Local patients are paying extra for
the social status associated with the
hospitals visited especially in the
Gynecology field
Kuwaiti government has organized the private healthcare establishments based on their size
: the Ministry of Health divides the Private Hospital into two categories;
has a minimum of 60 beds
where patients can be admitted for treatment. The General Private Hospital
Private Hospital: is a private hospital that has a minimum of 40 beds
where patients can be admitted for any specialized medical practices such as
must at least one of the
The Dispensary should have at least 3 General Practice clinics and no more than
The Manager of the dispensary must be a Kuwaiti General
Practitioner with at least 5 years of experience and not retired. The manager is
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2. Private Clinics: are one room medical facilities that are manag
medical specialty. The clinic shall provide waiting areas and an examination room for
patients.
3. Private Healthcare Centers
practices;
a. General Surgery
b. Internal Medicine
c. General Surgery
d. Pediatrics
e. Gynecology & Obstetrics
The license is only given to Kuwaiti doctors with at least 10 years of continual
experience. The Healthcare Center should have a minimum of 6 general or specialized
clinics. The clinic cannot provide overnig
On a final note, with the rapid increase of the population in Kuwait and the high demand for the
free government healthcare services, the private sector can provide and benefit more from such
causes. Many factors play into the success of an
the right location, providing good services, studying the market research, and keeping in touch
with your client base.
: are one room medical facilities that are managed by a doctor with any
medical specialty. The clinic shall provide waiting areas and an examination room for
Private Healthcare Centers: are medical facilities that can provide all the following
General Surgery
Internal Medicine
neral Surgery
Gynecology & Obstetrics
The license is only given to Kuwaiti doctors with at least 10 years of continual
experience. The Healthcare Center should have a minimum of 6 general or specialized
clinics. The clinic cannot provide overnight admission.
with the rapid increase of the population in Kuwait and the high demand for the
free government healthcare services, the private sector can provide and benefit more from such
causes. Many factors play into the success of any project including a healthcare facility; selecting
the right location, providing good services, studying the market research, and keeping in touch
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ed by a doctor with any
medical specialty. The clinic shall provide waiting areas and an examination room for
are medical facilities that can provide all the following
The license is only given to Kuwaiti doctors with at least 10 years of continual
experience. The Healthcare Center should have a minimum of 6 general or specialized
with the rapid increase of the population in Kuwait and the high demand for the
free government healthcare services, the private sector can provide and benefit more from such
y project including a healthcare facility; selecting
the right location, providing good services, studying the market research, and keeping in touch