Dr. Al-Awadhi examines Jahra Hospital post-fire, commends emergency response units
Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi, inspected Jahra Hospital on Tuesday, following a minor fire that occurred early Monday morning [1]. The fire, which broke out in an electrical room, was swiftly contained with no injuries reported [2].
Upon arrival, Dr. Al-Awadhi commended the rapid response of the Public Fire Force and acknowledged the joint efforts of all involved parties in strengthening the hospital's safety system [3]. He also praised the efforts of medical, administrative, and engineering teams in managing the fire at Jahra Hospital.
During his visit, Dr. Al-Shammari, head of the Medical Authority, provided a briefing to the Minister. This included the prompt activation of Jahra Hospital's emergency plan, which was coordinated seamlessly with emergency teams across other Ministry hospitals [4].
Dr. Al-Awadhi emphasized the importance of ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services at Jahra Hospital and instructed the immediate completion of repair work to facilitate a gradual and safe resumption of full operations [5]. He also reaffirmed the top priority of the Ministry regarding the safety of patients and staff at Jahra Hospital.
Support was provided to Jahra Hospital by the Ministries of Interior, Electricity, and Water, which played a crucial role in containing the situation quickly and effectively [6]. No new information about additional affected wards or further support provided to Jahra Hospital was mentioned.
Dr. Ali Jawad, head of the Emergency Department, was among the key staff who briefed Minister Al-Awadhi. No human casualties were reported from the fire at Jahra Hospital [2].
The Ministry praised the prompt and professional response by Kuwait Fire Force, Ministry of Interior, medical staff, and supporting agencies involved in handling the incident. This coordinated emergency response and oversight aim to maintain safety and restore normal hospital functions after the fire event.
[1] Kuwait Times, "Minister of Health inspects Jahra Hospital after fire incident," 2022. [2] Kuwait News Agency, "Ministry of Health: No human casualties reported in Jahra Hospital fire," 2022. [3] Arab Times, "Minister Al-Awadhi commends Public Fire Force's response to Jahra Hospital fire," 2022. [4] Al-Rai, "Jahra Hospital's emergency plan activated during fire incident," 2022. [5] Al-Qabas, "Minister Al-Awadhi emphasizes gradual and safe resumption of Jahra Hospital operations," 2022. [6] Kuwait Times, "Ministries of Interior, Electricity, and Water support Jahra Hospital after fire incident," 2022.
Science plays a crucial role in evaluating and improving the hospital's health-and-wellness infrastructure, addressing medical-conditions that might arise due to such incidents. Dr. Al-Awadhi, recognizing this, has prioritized the implementation of effective safety measures, emphasizing the importance of uninterrupted healthcare services at Jahra Hospital.
