KUWAIT: The health ministry is to launch a workshop for head, skull and reconstructive surgeries, conducted by Al-Babtain Center for Burns and Plastic Surgery on Monday.

"The workshop includes a team of surgeons in many fields, carried out in cooperation with the French professor Arnaud Gelliselle who will lend his support for the complicated cases," the Head of the Cosmetic and Aesthetic Surgery Department at Al-Babtain Center, Dr Aqeel Lari said.

"The aim of the workshop is to cooperate with international expertise and initiate exchange of knowledge to focus on scientific and professional gains as well as to develop Kuwaiti staff for the future." he added.

"Our cooperation with one of the most influential surgeons in the France comes with our faith in the importance of providing the best medical care services and the shared exchange of expertise." - KUNA