Kuwait’s Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi, has issued a new ministerial decree that tightens health regulations for expatriates applying for residency. According to the decree, any applicant or newly arrived expatriate who records two unspecified or indeterminate antibody test results for HIV/AIDS will be considered medically unfit and banned from entering the country.
The Ministry of Health clarified that polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing cannot be used as an alternative to determine health status in such cases. The decision mandates strict adherence to approved medical protocols to ensure the accuracy of results and safeguard public health.
For expatriate residents whose antibody test results are unclear or indeterminate, the ministry requires them to undergo two additional antibody tests and two PCR tests for both types of the virus. The tests must be conducted in accordance with official procedures and fee structures.
This move is part of a broader series of regulatory reforms aimed at enhancing the medical screening process for foreign workers. Similar regulations have recently been implemented to address unclear hepatitis C test results. The ministry emphasized that protecting public health is a top priority and that rigorous screening procedures are essential for maintaining a safe and healthy society.
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