Kuwait's health system has capacity; measuring its value is the real

Kuwait’s health system has expanded steadily over the past century and, according to national data from 2011 to 2022, shows resilience amid global shocks. The country is also reported to perform well on headline indicators, with life expectancy of roughly 80 years and an under-five mortality rate of 8.56 per 1,000 live births. But a Frontiers in Health Services opinion piece argues the key policy question is no longer whether capacity exists, but how it is governed and measured for value. Researchers affiliated with the Ministry of Health point to gaps in decision-making data, a curative-heavy service mix, and budgeting not tied to cost or outcomes.