Health Care in Kuwait City

Summary: Learn about the health system in Kuwait City: how it can and cannot be used by expats, nomads, retirees and others moving to and living in Kuwait City.

Kuwait City has a public and private healthcare system. The public healthcare system is called the Ministry of Health and is used by both citizens and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Kuwait City for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in Kuwait City are typically crowded and have long wait times. Foreigners, including expats and digital nomads, are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Kuwait. However, many expats primarily use private hospitals for their healthcare needs. Private hospitals in Kuwait City are typically more modern and have shorter wait times. People generally recommend using private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Kuwait City

The most popular hospitals and clinics for expats in Kuwait City are:

Al-Razi Hospital (private) - located in Salmiya
Al-Adan Hospital (public) - located in Al-Shuwaikh
Al-Sabah Hospital (public) - located in Al-Shuwaikh
Al-Amiri Hospital (public) - located in Al-Shuwaikh
Al-Ahmadi Hospital (public) - located in Al-Ahmadi
Al-Salam International Hospital (private) - located in Salmiya
Al-Razi Medical Center (private) - located in Salmiya
Al-Razi Polyclinic (private) - located in Salmiya

Emergency Services in Kuwait City

There are ambulance services in Kuwait City. To call for an ambulance, you can dial 112. Ambulances typically come quickly, but there can be delays sometimes.

Health Insurance Companies in Kuwait City

The most popular private health insurers in Kuwait City are Kuwait Insurance Company, Gulf Insurance Group, and Warba Insurance Company. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.

About the Author

Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.