Kuwait Hosts 15th Arab Blood Transfusion Conference and 24th Arab Blood Services Meeting

The 15th Arab Blood Transfusion Conference, alongside the 24th meeting of the Arab Blood Services Authority, is taking place in Kuwait from January 18–21, 2026. Organized by the Arab League’s Social Affairs Sector in coordination with Kuwait’s Ministry of Health, the conference brings together regional and international experts to discuss strategic developments in blood transfusion services.

Opening the event, Kuwaiti Health Minister Dr. Ahmed Abdulwahab Al-Awadhi welcomed participants, highlighting the conference’s role in advancing safe blood supply, standardizing policies, and strengthening regional cooperation.

The program includes specialized workshops, scientific sessions, and presentations on successful initiatives from Arab countries, focusing on sustainable supply, capacity building, and adherence to international standards.

The meeting of the Arab Blood Services Authority will review regional training needs, blood unit exchanges, and current practices, with recommendations to be submitted to the Arab Health Ministers Council for approval in Geneva in May 2026.