The Medical Development Center of Al Salam Al Assima Hospital, successfully conducted the American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course for 10 employees of RSM Company on 17 September 2026 at the SASH Abdul Rahman Al Ateeqi Auditorium. The training focused on essential lifesaving skills including CPR, AED use, first aid response, choking management, severe bleeding, and recognition of life-threatening emergencies, with hands-on practice to build participants' confidence in responding effectively during emergencies. Upon successful completion, participants received an AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED certification, valid for two years. Through such programs, Al Salam Al Assima Hospital continues to support organizations in strengthening workplace emergency preparedness and safety culture. 

Al Salam Hospitals, in collaboration with the Kuwait Ministry of Health, conducted a seasonal influenza vaccination drive for employees, supporting staff wellbeing and strengthening patient safety.

The initiative provided convenient access to influenza vaccination at the workplace, reinforcing the importance of prevention and protection among healthcare workers and helping reduce the risk of seasonal influenza transmission within the healthcare environment.

Through continued collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Al Salam Hospitals remains committed to employee wellbeing, infection prevention, patient safety, and a healthier and safer community.

Al Salam Hospitals successfully hosted its Back-to-School Campaign 2026 on 2 September at Al Salam Al Assima Hospital, welcoming more than 200 children and their families for an interactive day focused on health and wellness ahead of the new school year.

The campaign forms part of Al Salam Hospitals’ ongoing commitment to promoting health awareness and preventive care within the community, with a particular focus on encouraging healthy habits from an early age. The event provided children and parents with an opportunity to engage directly with healthcare professionals and learn more about key areas of children’s health in an accessible and engaging environment.

Throughout the event, children made their way through six dedicated health stations covering Pediatrics, Pediatric Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Audiology, Nutrition and Physiotherapy. Each station combined health screenings and practical guidance with age-appropriate activities designed to encourage participation and make learning about health an enjoyable experience.

Children also received a Health Passport at the start of the event and collected a stamp after completing each station, encouraging them to explore all six areas and participate in the different activities. After completing their passports, participants received a giveaway and commemorative photo to mark the experience.

The event also gave parents an opportunity to learn more about areas of their children’s health that can play an important role during the school year, from vision, hearing and dental health to nutrition, physical wellbeing and general pediatric care.

By bringing these different specialties together in one interactive experience, the Back-to-School Campaign aimed to help children begin the academic year with greater awareness of their health while reinforcing the importance of preventive care for families.

Through initiatives such as the Back-to-School Campaign, Al Salam Hospitals continues to extend health education beyond traditional clinical settings, creating opportunities for children and families to engage with healthcare in a positive, practical and accessible way.

Al Salam Hospitals successfully concluded its annual Summer Camp, welcoming nearly 200 children between the ages of 7 and 12 for an interactive program focused on health, wellness and essential healthcare skills.

Held at Al Salam Al Assima Hospital from 27 July to 19 August 2026, the Summer Camp featured a range of activities covering first aid, proper nutrition, fitness and physical health, and dental and oral care. Through practical, age-appropriate activities, children were encouraged to participate, ask questions and develop a better understanding of healthy habits and basic healthcare.

The Al Salam Summer Camp began more than ten years ago as a summer first-aid course for children and has since developed into a comprehensive annual program covering different aspects of health and wellness.

Commenting on the successful completion of this year’s program, Dr. Raghad AbdulMutaleb Al-Kazemi, Deputy CEO of Al Salam Al Assima Hospital and Hospital Director of Al Salam Al Ahmadi Hospital, said: “The Al Salam Summer Camp is an initiative that we are particularly proud of. What began more than ten years ago as a summer first-aid course for children has grown into a comprehensive annual program that introduces children to different aspects of health and wellness in an environment that encourages them to participate, ask questions and learn through experience.”

She added: “Introducing healthy habits and basic healthcare knowledge from an early age can have a meaningful and lasting impact. Through initiatives such as the Summer Camp, we aim to make health education accessible and engaging for children while encouraging them to take an active interest in their wellbeing.”
The Summer Camp forms part of Al Salam Hospitals’ broader commitment to promoting health awareness among children, alongside initiatives such as the Little Health Heroes program. Throughout the year, Little Health Heroes welcomes children from schools across Kuwait to visit departments at Al Salam Al Assima and Al Salam Al Ahmadi hospitals and participate in interactive activities that introduce them to health and wellness from an early age.

Through these initiatives, Al Salam Hospitals continues to extend health education beyond the hospital and into the wider community.

Al Salam Hospitals, in collaboration with Taher Group Law Firm, hosted a two-day legal training session for doctors and nursing staff on “Informed Consent and Medical Liability in Healthcare Practice.” 

Led by Dr. Fawaz Al-Khateeb, Managing Executive Partner at Taher Group Law Firm, the sessions covered key aspects of informed consent, medical liability and Kuwait Law No. 70 of 2020 on the Practice of the Medical and Paramedical Professions, the Rights of Patients and Health Facilities, reinforcing our commitment to informed, responsible and high-quality healthcare practice.

Al Salam Hospitals recently hosted a special Mom & Baby event to mark World Breastfeeding Week, bringing together mothers and healthcare professionals for a day of practical guidance, education, and support during the early stages of motherhood. The event, held at Al Salam Al Assima Hospital, combined educational lectures with interactive workshops covering the benefits of breastfeeding, postpartum mental health, newborn care, and mother-baby communication.

Specialists from our Maternity Education Center, Patient Educational Center, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Dermatology, and Anesthesia shared their expertise, providing mothers with practical advice and multidisciplinary support for both their own well-being and their baby’s health.

As part of its ongoing commitment to preventive healthcare and community well-being, Al Salam Hospitals organized a community awareness workshop focused on promoting home safety for older adults. The initiative aimed to raise awareness of practical measures that help prevent household accidents, support independent living, and enhance quality of life.

The event welcomed older adults and their families to a comprehensive educational program delivered by specialists in Geriatric Medicine, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and other disciplines. The sessions covered fall prevention, safe mobility, and practical home modifications designed to create a safer living environment.

Attendees also benefited from complimentary consultations with specialists in Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Orthopedics, and Physical Therapy. The initiative reflects Al Salam Hospitals' ongoing commitment to advancing preventive healthcare, empowering the community through education, and helping people live healthier, safer lives.

Al Salam Hospitals has been awarded three internationally recognized certifications from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO): ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems, and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. The achievement reflects the hospitals' ongoing commitment to implementing international best practices while fostering a culture of quality, sustainability, and institutional safety.

The achievement was announced during a closing ceremony held on 25 June at Al Salam Al Assima Hospital, attended by the leadership of both Al Salam Al Assima Hospital (SASH) and Al Salam Al Ahmadi Hospital (SAHH), as well as representatives from the departments and teams that contributed to the certification journey.

The certifications are the culmination of a comprehensive, hospital-wide initiative that launched in 2025, involving clinical, technical, administrative, and support teams across SASH and SAHH. The initiative aimed to strengthen operational systems and improve organizational performance through a unified framework for quality, sustainability, and occupational health and safety management.

The certification journey has enhanced numerous institutional practices, including the standardization of operational procedures, improvements in document control systems, strengthened risk identification and management processes, and more robust monitoring of key performance indicators. It also promoted greater cross-functional collaboration, enhanced internal audit practices, and reinforced compliance monitoring across the organization.

As part of the project, Al Salam Hospitals also implemented a range of sustainability and occupational health and safety initiatives, including improved medical waste segregation and management practices, resource conservation programs, more comprehensive occupational risk assessments and emergency preparedness measures, strengthened infection prevention and control programs, enhanced compliance with personal protective equipment requirements, promotion of incident and near-miss reporting, and increased employee awareness of workplace safety and environmental responsibility.

“This achievement marks an important milestone in Al Salam Hospitals' journey toward strengthening a culture of institutional excellence and continuously raising performance standards,” said Dr. Ayman Salem Al Mutawa, Chief Executive Officer of Al Salam Hospitals. He added: “Earning these internationally recognized certifications reflects not only our commitment to implementing global best practices, but also our dedication to enhancing quality, safety, and operational efficiency in ways that positively impact the patient experience and the quality of care we provide. It also reinforces our commitment to continuous improvement while building on a healthcare legacy spanning more than 60 years, further strengthening the trust that patients and the wider community place in Al Salam Hospitals and our services.”

“These certifications are the result of a collective effort involving teams from across Al Salam Hospitals, including our clinical, technical, administrative, and support functions,” added Dr. Raghad AbdulMutaleb Al Kazemi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer at Al Salam Al Assima Hospital. “They reflect our ongoing commitment to continuously improving our systems and strengthening standards of quality, patient safety, and occupational health, ensuring that we deliver healthcare services aligned with international best practices while meeting the expectations of our patients and the communities we serve.”

The certifications mark another milestone in Al Salam Hospitals' ongoing journey of institutional excellence and international recognition. Most recently, the hospitals were awarded Diamond-Level Accreditation from Accreditation Canada for the third consecutive time, one of the world’s leading healthcare accreditation bodies for assessing quality of care and patient safety.

As part of its commitment to enhancing community safety and emergency response capabilities, the Medical Development Center at Al Salam Hospitals organized a First Aid CPR AED course for employees of Kuwait Finance House Capital (KFH Capital) on 23 June at Al Salam Al Assima Hospital.

The course was attended by 10 KFH Capital employees, who received comprehensive training in essential emergency care techniques based on the latest American Heart Association (AHA) standards. The course aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to respond confidently and effectively during medical emergencies in the workplace and everyday life.

Throughout the training, participants learned how to identify life-threatening situations, perform high-quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children and infants, operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), provide immediate assistance to choking victims, and deliver basic first aid for a range of injuries, bleeding and sudden illnesses. The course includes interactive presentation with hands-on practice, enabling participants to apply their learning in realistic situations.

Developing first aid and CPR skills among employees plays an important role in strengthening workplace preparedness and fostering a culture of safety. By providing internationally recognized emergency response training, Al Salam Hospitals continues to support organizations in building confident first responders who can take immediate action when every second counts.

At the conclusion of the course, each participant underwent a practical skills assessment conducted by a certified American Heart Association instructor using the official AHA skill testing checklist. All participants successfully met the required competency standards and were awarded the American Heart Association First Aid CPR AED Provider Certificate, which is valid for two years.
 

Al Salam Hospitals recently marked International Patient Experience Week 2026, bringing colleagues across Al Salam Al Assima Hospital and Al Salam Al Ahmadi Hospital together for the third consecutive year to reinforce the importance of patient-centered care.

The annual event featured a keynote address by Deputy CEO and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Raghad AbdulMutaleb Al Kazemi, who highlighted the role every employee play in shaping patient experience and supporting positive outcomes for patients and their families.

As part of this year's program, Al Salam Hospitals launched the new “Shoulder-to-Shoulder” initiative, providing non-patient-facing employees with the opportunity to shadow colleagues in frontline roles and gain a deeper understanding of the patient journey and the experiences that define quality care.

The event also included a video competition that encouraged employees to reflect on the patient experience through creativity, collaboration, and storytelling.

A highlight of the week was a guest session by Al Salam Hospitals patient Faisal Al Mosawi, a disabled diver, athlete, and Guinness World Record holder, who shared his personal healthcare journey and offered valuable insights into the impact of compassionate, patient-centered care from a patient's perspective.

International Patient Experience Week forms part of Al Salam Hospitals’ ongoing commitment to fostering a culture centered on empathy, excellence, and continuous improvement in the delivery of care.