Expands Preventive Healthcare: Farwaniya Hospital Opens New 'Tatman' Clinic in Kuwait
The Ministry of Health in Kuwait expanded its preventive healthcare initiative on Tuesday with the opening of a new "Tatman" clinic at the Farwaniya Hospital. The Public Health Department oversees this initiative, which is part of the broader vision to boost access to essential health services, enhance care quality, and promote community immunity through early detection and awareness.
Dr. Fahd Al-Ghamlas, Director of the Public Health Department, emphasized the significance of the new clinic in expanding public health services across the country. "This expansion eases access for both citizens and residents to preventive care and health guidance," he noted.
The "Tatman" initiative includes clinics for traveler testing, food handler screenings, and a range of preventive services aimed at fostering a health-conscious and secure society. Equipped with advanced diagnostics, the clinic offers rapid testing for several infectious diseases, including HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Tests are conducted in a discreet and private environment, and some results are available within minutes. In the event of positive findings, individuals are referred for further testing and treatment follow-up.
Additionally, the clinic administers recommended preventive vaccinations to high-risk groups, reinforcing the Ministry's goal of strengthening community immunity and averting disease outbreaks in line with international public health standards. The opening ceremony was attended by several prominent health officials.
The Farwaniya clinic is the fourth to launch under the "Tatman" program, joining three previously established clinics located at Fahaheel Health Center, Jahra Hospital 2 (Communicable Diseases Hospital), and the Public Health Department in the Sabah Specialized Medical District. The Ministry's objective is to continuously enhance Kuwait's public health infrastructure.
Through targeted interventions such as these clinics, the Ministry of Health is working to safeguard the health of Kuwait's population, strive for improved public health outcomes, and foster a health-conscious society.
- The new "Tatman" clinic at the Farwaniya Hospital focuses on providing preventive healthcare services, aligning with the Ministry of Health's broader vision for improved medical-conditions care.
- The clinic offers rapid testing for various infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, promoting early detection and awareness.
- The "Tatman" initiative encompasses clinics for traveler testing and food handler screenings, aiming to foster a health-conscious and secure community.
- The clinic equips residents with essential vaccinations to fortify cardiovascular-health and stave off disease outbreaks in line with international public health standards.
- The Public Health Department aims to expand the Tatman program across the country, making health-and-wellness services more accessible to citizens and residents.
- The Ministry of Health is committed to reducing chronic-diseases and neurological-disorders among the population by investing in therapies-and-treatments and promoting nutrition.
- Skin-conditions and autoimmune-disorders are concerns that the Ministry is addressing through targeted programs and educational resources.
- Hearing and eye-health are integral parts of overall wellbeing, and the Ministry is prioritizing these aspects in their healthcare initiatives.
- Within the realm of health-and-wellness, the Ministry recognizes the significance of mental-health and is offering resources to address it effectively.
- As part of its commitment to preventing and managing diseases, the Ministry is exploring innovative treatments such as CBD for various health concerns.
