KUWAIT: Al-Jahra Hospital’s Gynecology and Obstetrics Department has performed around 5,500 operations over the past two years and set a record in its IVF unit, Dr Hanan Al-Husseini, the department head, said. The IVF unit has completed more than 600 treatment cycles, the highest since the unit opened in 2012, including 326 successful cases.
Dr Al-Husseini noted that the department has undergone major development since September 2022, upgrading all units and services to meet international standards and enhance patient care. The move to the new hospital allowed for full organization of operations, she added, while the introduction of advanced technologies such as 3D and 4D ultrasound and Doppler ultrasound has improved early detection of fetal abnormalities and reduced demand for inpatient beds.
The one-day surgery ward has become one of the most distinguished in Kuwait, performing more than 500 procedures last year, including hysteroscopy, ligation, cleaning, and polyp removal. These services have helped reduce pressure on beds and improve surgical efficiency, Al-Husseini said.
Outpatient services have also expanded, with new specialized clinics such as a laser treatment clinic and a pelvic muscle exercise chair for urinary tract problems, which received around 28,283 cases. A cervical endoscopy clinic was also introduced to treat infections and chronic conditions, with high improvement rates thanks to modern technologies.
The maternity ward recorded about 4,000 births during the period. New policies and protocols, aligned with global research, were introduced, along with epidural anesthesia to relieve labor pain and modern techniques for emergency and complex deliveries. Inpatient wards were upgraded with clearer admission and discharge policies following international best practices, which improved service quality and patient recovery.
Al-Husseini highlighted the IVF unit’s record performance, noting staff expansion, new services such as water ultrasound, and genetic analysis of sperm and embryos in partnership with the Ghanima Al-Ghanim Center, aimed at increasing success rates and improving diagnosis.
She added that electronic work protocols have been distributed to doctors, and the number of consultants in outpatient clinics and emergency rooms has increased to reduce waiting times. The department has also attracted doctors from prestigious universities to strengthen its academic and medical competence.
The hospital emphasizes ongoing health education for patients, through educational screens in waiting areas, awareness brochures, and a clinic teaching mothers the benefits of breastfeeding. Al-Husseini also noted collaborations with other departments, including hematology for blood and iron transfusion protocols, and rheumatology, as well as a new partnership with Jaber Hospital to perform remote surgery using a surgical robot, marking a step forward in women’s medical services in Kuwait.
She concluded that Al-Jahra Hospital is rapidly developing in line with Kuwait’s vision for comprehensive health modernization, continuing to adopt new technologies and training programs to improve services for both Kuwaiti and expatriate women.
