Government Agency Initiates Campaign to Instruct Seniors on Secure Use of Prescription Medicine
The Health Services for the Elderly Department at the Ministry of Health has initiated an awareness campaign titled "Health through Balanced Medication" to address the risks of polypharmacy among the elderly and their caregivers. This campaign, running from August 17 to August 21, 2025, aims to promote safe and balanced medication use, identify inappropriate or duplicate prescriptions, and encourage periodic medication reviews with healthcare professionals to improve seniors' health and quality of life[1][2][3].
The campaign kicks off today at the Al-Assima Mall (Capital Mall), Kuwait City, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. On Sunday, it moves to the Al-Assima Mall, followed by the Al-Oyoun Health Center on Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The campaign continues at the Jabriya Health Center (Mahmoud Haider) on Tuesday, the Bayan Health Center on Wednesday, and concludes at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital on Thursday, including a comprehensive awareness lecture for doctors and the public[1][3].
Pharmacists participate in the campaign by providing tips on optimal medication use, reminder methods such as medication boxes and phone alerts, and advice on linking medication times to daily routines[1][3]. The campaign's primary focus is on identifying duplicate or inappropriate medications, ensuring safe and effective treatment for the elderly[1][2].
The Ministry encourages the public to follow the campaign updates on their website, Facebook, and Instagram for the latest news and information[2]. This campaign is part of the Ministry's ongoing commitment to raising community awareness about the dangers of polypharmacy and promoting health and wellbeing among the elderly population.
[1] Health Services for the Elderly Department at the Ministry of Health, Kuwait. (2025). Health through Balanced Medication Campaign. Retrieved from www.moh.gov.kw/campaign
[2] Ministry of Health, Kuwait. (2025). Health through Balanced Medication Campaign Updates. Retrieved from www.facebook.com/mohkw
[3] Ministry of Health, Kuwait. (2025). Health through Balanced Medication Campaign on Instagram. Retrieved from www.instagram.com/mohkw
- The Health Services for the Elderly Department at the Ministry of Health's awareness campaign, titled "Health through Balanced Medication," includes a focus on therapies and treatments, particularly mental-health therapies, to ensure seniors maintain their health and wellness as they age.
- To address the risks of polypharmacy among the elderly and their caregivers, the Ministry has organized a series of events from August 17 to August 21, 2025, at various locations, such as healthcare centers and malls, where they will provide information about safe and balanced medication use, alongside discussions about mental-health and aging within the context of Medicare.
- In addition to promoting balanced medication use, the ongoing Health through Balanced Medication Campaign made possible by the Ministry of Health urges healthcare professionals, including physicians, to follow up on seniors' mental health and develop treatments tailored to individual needs, as part of their commitment to overall health and well-being during the aging process.
