Kuwait: Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah affirmed Thursday on the constant pursuit to improve the overall health apparatus in the armed forces, and develop scientific expertise as well as practical capabilities.

This came according to a press statement by Kuwait Army General Staff, during Defense Minister's inspection visit to the Medical Services Authority, where he was received by the authority's Chairman Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Mishal Al-Sabah, and several other officials.

The minister listened to a detailed briefing on the nature of the services provided by the authority to the armed forces' members and their families.

He conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Amir Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, to the members of the Medical Services Authority for their distinguished work and efforts.

He then toured some facilities and departments of Jaber Al-Ahmad Armed Forces Hospital of the Medical Services Authority, during which he was briefed on the nature of workflow there and the tasks performed by the medical and administrative staff, and the procedures followed.