Kuwait City: Kuwait National Guard (KNG) announced that it continues to monitor the country's radiological and chemical situation around the clock, emphasizing that it is "normal and stable." This statement was made in a joint press release by Chief of Operations and Training at the KNG's Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Center for Chemical Defense and Radiological Monitoring, Col. Khaled Lami, and Assistant Undersecretary of Public Health at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Monther Al-Hasawi, to Al-Akhbar TV Channel.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Col. Khaled Lami highlighted that the KNG possesses advanced capabilities in defense against weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). This includes a radiological and chemical monitoring system that consists of 29 land monitoring stations situated in Kuwaiti frontier, densely populated areas, and islands. Additionally, there are 15 sea monitoring stations within Kuwait's territorial waters, equipped to detect radiations and chemical factors in both water and air.
Lami noted that these monitoring systems have been operational since their inception in 2015, with routine measures that are not influenced by specific events or developments. The continuous operation ensures that any potential threats are promptly identified and managed.
Dr. Monther Al-Hasawi, representing the Ministry of Health, stated that the ministry manages an integrated radiological monitoring system, which includes both fixed and mobile stations covering the entire country. These stations are managed by skilled national nuclear and radiological personnel. He reassured the public that no abnormal radiological levels have been detected and all readings remain within normal limits in Kuwait.
Furthermore, Dr. Al-Hasawi confirmed that the Ministry of Health maintains an integrated strategic stock of medicine and medical supplies to address all needs in the event of an emergency, ensuring preparedness for any unforeseen circumstances.