Kuwait: Dr. Abdullah Al Sanad, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Health of the State of Kuwait, announced that the Health Ministry’s hospitals received 63 cases of injuries, seven of which underwent major surgery after the Iranian attack on Kuwait International Airport.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the injuries included civilians, airport workers, and travelers, with cases ranging from shrapnel and blast-related wounds to fractures, head injuries, brain hemorrhages, amputations, and smoke inhalation. Dr. Al Sanad reported that seven individuals required urgent major surgical procedures, with several minor surgeries also performed. Medical teams continue to monitor critical cases needing intensive care or advanced treatment. Patients were distributed across multiple hospitals following national emergency plans to ensure efficient medical response and optimal use of available clinical and specialist capacities.
Emergency and ambulance teams were immediately deployed to the airport after receiving reports. They conducted rapid triage and provided urgent care before transferring patients based on medical priority. Dr. Al Sanad confirmed that the health system activated its emergency protocols, including full mobilisation of medical staff, heightened readiness in emergency departments and intensive care units, and coordination across all relevant state agencies.