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Establishment of the Kuwait Poison Control Center: From concept to operations
Abdullatif Aloumi1, Fatema Alkandari2, Muneera Al Asfour3
1Kuwait Poison Control Center (KPCC), Ministry of Health, Kuwait.
Toxicology Reports
|April 13, 2026
Summary
Kuwait established its national poison control center in May 2023, overcoming barriers like limited trained personnel. This center centralizes toxicological knowledge for patient care, surveillance, and emergency response.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Toxicology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Poisoning is a major public health issue requiring specialized toxicological expertise.
- Poison control centers are vital for managing poisoning cases, surveillance, and research.
- The World Health Organization prioritizes establishing national poison control centers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the establishment of the Kuwait Poison Control Center.
- To detail the needs assessment, planning, and implementation processes.
- To outline the center's operations, challenges, and future plans.
Main Methods:
- Needs assessment for poison control services in Kuwait.
- Planning and implementation of the national poison control center.
- Description of the operational structure and early challenges/achievements.
Main Results:
- The Kuwait Poison Control Center was established in May 2023 after delays due to personnel shortages.
- The center has undergone initial operational phases, facing and overcoming challenges.
- Key achievements and current functions have been documented.
Conclusions:
- The establishment of the Kuwait Poison Control Center addresses a critical healthcare need.
- The center's initial operations provide a foundation for future service expansion.
- Capacity-building and service enhancement are ongoing priorities.
Keywords:
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