Kuwaitis shine at WHO youth art competition

Kuwaitis shine at WHO youth art competition

By Khaled Al-Abdulhadi

KUWAIT: The World Health Organization’s Kuwait country office hosted an award ceremony under the patronage and presence of Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi on Tuesday at UN House to award three winning students from Kuwait who took part in an international art competition titled ‘75 Years of Improving Public Health’. This campaign aimed to engage students aged 8 to 18 in creatively expressing their perspectives on global health and its significance. The competition witnessed great participation from all over the Eastern Mediterranean region, with the participation of 14 countries, including Kuwait.

The WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean received more than 2,000 entries, which reflects the passion and dedication of young minds in portraying global health challenges creatively. With the collaboration and support of the ministries of health and education, the number of winners reached 35, including students from Kuwait. Kuwait’s winners are Abdullah Al-Saffar from Imam Malik High School, Yusuf Ibrahim from Rifa Model School and Ali Al-Mutairi from Kaab bin Malik School.

“When WHO initiated this art competition, the aim was to explore the unique perspective of children and witness how they depict health through the power of art. We were astounded by the remarkable talent