KUWAIT: Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Cancer Awareness Campaign (CAN), Dr Khalid Al-Saleh, announced the launch of new specialized training courses for primary care physicians and nursing staff, held in cooperation with the Ministry of Health. In a press statement, Dr Al-Saleh said the initiative aims to equip primary care physicians with the latest knowledge to identify early signs of cancer, in line with ongoing advancements in early detection, screening and treatment.
The courses also focus on strengthening communication skills among nursing staff in dealing with patients and their families, particularly those undergoing cancer treatment. He revealed that training has already been provided to 1,773 primary care physicians and 3,149 nurses, underscoring the program’s success in supporting CAN’s national goal of increasing cancer awareness and promoting timely diagnosis. He stressed that the positive outcomes achieved so far reflect the value of these specialized courses.
Dr Al-Saleh noted that the program includes a comprehensive curriculum developed by oncology specialists, covering cancer types, stages, incidence rates in Kuwait and globally, as well as methods of diagnosis, treatment, prevention and recovery prospects. He highlighted the vital role of nursing staff due to their direct engagement with patients and families, emphasizing that enhancing their medical knowledge enables them to provide reliable information and support.
He further stated that nurses are central to delivering prescribed treatments, making their continuous education essential to improving the quality of patient care. He also underscored the importance of maintaining ongoing training for primary care physicians to detect early symptoms of tumors, which significantly contributes to improving recovery outcomes. Dr Al-Saleh expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Health for its commitment to developing the skills of its medical teams, reaffirming that enhancing professional competency ultimately serves the best interests of patients — a shared objective across the healthcare system.
