 Ministry of Health Decision No. 283 of 2022 amending the Resolution No. 270 of 2022 Abrogating the Ministerial Resolution No. 230 of 2010 on Permitting Kuwaiti Pharmacists with Licenses to Practice this Profession in the Private Sector, as well as in any other Entities within the Same Sector or on their Own Ministry of Health Decision No. 283 of 2022 amending the Resolution No. 270 of 2022 Abrogating the Ministerial Resolution No. 230 of 2010 on Permitting Kuwaiti Pharmacists with Licenses to Practice this Profession in the Private Sector, as well as in any other Entities within the Same Sector or on their Own |
| General Organization for Social Insurance Resolution No. (4) Of 2022 amending Resolution No. (1) of 2011 regarding the Formation of the Medical Committee General Organization for Social Insurance Resolution No. (4) Of 2022 amending Resolution No. (1) of 2011 regarding the Formation of the Medical Committee |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (211) of 2022 Regulating the Procedures for the Clearance and Circulation of Imported Medical Products Subject to the Control of the Department of Registration and Control of Medical Drugs and Herbal Medicine Ministry of Health Decision No. (211) of 2022 Regulating the Procedures for the Clearance and Circulation of Imported Medical Products Subject to the Control of the Department of Registration and Control of Medical Drugs and Herbal Medicine |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (209) of 2022 Approving the Ethical Conduct Document for Practitioners of the Medical Profession and its Supporting Professions, Students and Trainees Ministry of Health Decision No. (209) of 2022 Approving the Ethical Conduct Document for Practitioners of the Medical Profession and its Supporting Professions, Students and Trainees |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (196) of 2022 Regarding the Special Controls and Conditions for Obtaining a License to Transfer Hazardous Medical Waste It is forbidden to grant, issue or renew health licenses to all health facilities of all kinds and specialties, factories, warehouses, pharmaceutical companies and pharmacies in the private medical sector until after the presentation of a certificate issued by the Hotel Services Department |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (173) of 2022 to Implement some Procedures and Conditions as of Monday, 25/04/2022 Implementing the Procedures and Conditions as of Monday, 25/04/2022 |
| Ministry of Health Circular No. (26) of 2022 regarding the Procedures for Payment of Cash Allowance for In-service Periodic Leave Balance Ministry of Health Circular No. (26) of 2022 regarding the Procedures for Payment of Cash Allowance for In-service Periodic Leave Balance |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (158) of 2022 regarding the Creation of a Clinical Pharmacy Unit in Hospitals and Specialized Centers affiliated to all Healthcare Settings Ministry of Health Decision No. (158) of 2022 regarding the Creation of a Clinical Pharmacy Unit in Hospitals and Specialized Centers affiliated to all Healthcare Settings |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (2014) of 2022 Regarding Entitlement and Disbursement of Cash Allowance for the Periodic Leave Balance during Service Ministry of Health Decision No. (2014) of 2022 Regarding Entitlement and Disbursement of Cash Allowance for the Periodic Leave Balance during Service |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (116) of 2022 amending Decision no. (399) of 2016 regarding the requirements and periods of experience necessary for licensing the workers who are working at ionizing and non-ionizing radiation field Ministry of Health Decision No. (116) of 2022 amending Decision no. (399) of 2016 regarding the requirements and periods of experience necessary for licensing the workers who are working at ionizing and non-ionizing radiation field |
| Law No. (2) Of 2022 amending Law No. (8) of 1969 Regarding Health Precautions for the Prevention of Communicable Diseases Law No. (2) Of 2022 amending Law No. (8) of 1969 Regarding Health Precautions for the Prevention of Communicable Diseases |
| Healthcare Licensing Services Circular No. (3) of 2021 regarding Reducing the Price of a PCR Test for COVID-19 Healthcare Licensing Services Circular No. (3) of 2021 regarding Reducing the Price of a PCR Test for COVID-19 |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (539) of 2022 regarding meetings of the boards of specialized medical departments and relevant departments for the study and award of practices, tenders and purchase orders for medicines, medical supplies, devices and laboratory supplies Ministry of Health Decision No. (539) of 2022 regarding meetings of the boards of specialized medical departments and relevant departments for the study and award of practices, tenders and purchase orders for medicines, medical supplies, devices and laboratory supplies |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (46) of 2022 regarding the Application of Controls and Conditions for Immunized Recipients of Coronavirus Vaccine Ministry of Health Decision No. (46) of 2022 regarding the Application of Controls and Conditions for Immunized Recipients of Coronavirus Vaccine |
| Ministry of Health Resolution No. (1) of 2022 to temporarily cease the holding of social events of all kinds, which are held in closed places, as of Sunday, corresponding to 9/1/ 2022, until Monday, corresponding to 28/2/ 2022 Ministry of Health Resolution No. (1) of 2022 to temporarily cease the holding of social events of all kinds, which are held in closed places, as of Sunday, corresponding to 9/1/ 2022, until Monday, corresponding to 28/2/ 2022 |
| Ministry of Health Circular No. (100) of 2021 regarding the competent assistant undersecretary to decide on the leaves provided by medical, technical, support and administrative cadres and the exceptions established for them, each in his jurisdiction Ministry of Health Circular No. (100) of 2021 regarding the competent assistant undersecretary to decide on the leaves provided by medical, technical, support and administrative cadres and the exceptions established for them, each in his jurisdiction |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (149) of 2021 regarding the implementation of the procedures to be followed for the people coming to the country Ministry of Health Decision No. (149) of 2021 regarding the implementation of the procedures to be followed for the people coming to the country |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (142) of 2021 to add Pharmaceuticals Containing Growth Hormone to the Drug Formulation that Private Pharmacies are Prohibited from Dispensing as per in the Ministerial Resolution No. (111) of 2014 Ministry of Health Decision No. (142) of 2021 to add Pharmaceuticals Containing Growth Hormone to the Drug Formulation that Private Pharmacies are Prohibited from Dispensing as per in the Ministerial Resolution No. (111) of 2014 |
| Ministry of Health Circular No. (98) of 2021 regarding Stopping the Granting of Periodic Leaves to all Ministry Employees as of 26/12/2021 up to 31/01/2022 Ministry of Health Circular No. (98) of 2021 regarding Stopping the Granting of Periodic Leaves to all Ministry Employees as of 26/12/2021 up to
31/01/2022 |
| Public Authority for Food and Nutrition Decision No. (5) of 2021 regarding the Regulation of Health Requirements for School Canteens Public Authority for Food and Nutrition Decision No. (5) of 2021 regarding the Regulation of Health Requirements for School Canteens |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (75) of 2021 regarding allowing citizens, their first-degree relatives and their companions from domestic workers who have received at least one dose of the anti-Coronavirus vaccine approved for the State of Kuwait to cross from land and sea border crossings, as of Tuesday, 29 / 6 / 2021 Ministry of Health Decision No. (75) of 2021 regarding allowing citizens, their first-degree relatives and their companions from domestic workers who have received at least one dose of the anti-Coronavirus vaccine approved for the State of Kuwait to cross from land and sea border crossings, as of Tuesday, 29 / 6 / 2021 |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (52) of 2021 not to allow travel outside the country Ministry of Health Decision No. (52) of 2021 not to allow travel outside the country |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (44) of 2021 to continue to apply the partial curfew in the country, starting from the evening of Thursday, corresponding to 22/4/2021 AD, starting from seven in the evening until five in the morning of the next day, until the end of the blessed month of Ramadan Ministry of Health Decision No. (44) of 2021 to continue to apply the partial curfew in the country, starting from the evening of Thursday, corresponding to 22/4/2021 AD, starting from seven in the evening until five in the morning of the next day, until the end of the blessed month of Ramadan |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (43) Of 2021 to continue the partial curfew in the country as of Thursday evening, corresponding to 8/4/2021, provided that it begins at seven in the evening until five in the morning of the next day, until Thursday, corresponding to 22/4/2021. Ministry of Health Decision No. (43) Of 2021 to continue the partial curfew in the country as of Thursday evening, corresponding to 8/4/2021, provided that it begins at seven in the evening until five in the morning of the next day, until Thursday, corresponding to 22/4/2021. |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (40) of 2021 amending the curfew date in the country to become from six in the evening until five in the morning of the next day Ministry of Health Decision No. (40) of 2021 amending the curfew date in the country to become from six in the evening until five in the morning of the next day |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (31) of 2021 regarding a partial curfew in all regions of the State of Kuwait and restricting traffic from Sunday 7/3/2021 at five in the evening until five in the morning of the next day, until Thursday, corresponding to 8/4/ 2021 time Ministry of Health Decision No. (31) of 2021 regarding a partial curfew in all regions of the State of Kuwait and restricting traffic from Sunday 7/3/2021 at five in the evening until five in the morning of the next day, until Thursday, corresponding to 8/4/ 2021 time |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (29) bis of 2021 to assign the National Guard and the General Fire Brigade to coordinate with the Ministry of Health and the Health Requirements Committee to assist them in supervising and following up the implementation of health requirements and ensuring serious commitment in the various activities and sectors in the country Ministry of Health Decision No. (29) bis of 2021 to assign the National Guard and the General Fire Brigade to coordinate with the Ministry of Health and the Health Requirements Committee to assist them in supervising and following up the implementation of health requirements and ensuring serious commitment in the various activities and sectors in the country |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (17) of 2021 determining the price list of medicines and pharmaceutical preparations in the State of Kuwait Ministry of Health Decision No. (17) of 2021 determining the price list of medicines and pharmaceutical preparations in the State of Kuwait |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (18) of 2021 determining the price list of nutritional supplements in the State of Kuwait Ministry of Health Decision No. (18) of 2021 determining the price list of nutritional supplements in the State of Kuwait |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (16) for the year 2021 that it is not permissible to offer, sell or circulate any medicine in private pharmacies, clinics, or private hospitals unless it is registered and priced by the Ministry of Health Ministry of Health Decision No. (16) for the year 2021 that it is not permissible to offer, sell or circulate any medicine in private pharmacies, clinics, or private hospitals unless it is registered and priced by the Ministry of Health |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (14) of 2021 regarding updating adequate standards and principles regarding the availability, scope and use of medicinal products, and their intellectual property rights related to trade Ministry of Health Decision No. (14) of 2021 regarding updating adequate standards and principles regarding the availability, scope and use of medicinal products, and their intellectual property rights related to trade |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (12) of 2021 determining the price regulation of medicines and pharmaceutical preparations in the State of Kuwait issued by Resolution No. (159) of 2019 Ministry of Health Decision No. (12) of 2021 determining the price regulation of medicines and pharmaceutical preparations in the State of Kuwait issued by Resolution No. (159) of 2019 |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (13) of 2021 determining the list of prices for nutritional supplements in the State of Kuwait issued by Resolution No. (160) of 2019 Ministry of Health Decision No. (13) of 2021 determining the list of prices for nutritional supplements in the State of Kuwait issued by Resolution No. (160) of 2019 |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (1) of 2021 regarding the restructuring and extension of the work period of a committee to receive the project of the main laboratory building for food inspection from the Kuwait Municipality to the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition For text format, please contact the customer service |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (300) of 2019 to close pharmacies of cooperative societies in violation of Law No. 30 of 2016 and its implementing regulations, and to issue a license in the name of a Kuwaiti pharmacist Ministry of Health Decision No. (300) of 2019 to close pharmacies of cooperative societies in violation of Law No. 30 of 2016 and its implementing regulations, and to issue a license in the name of a Kuwaiti pharmacist |
| Law No. (70) of 2020 regarding the practice of the medical profession, the auxiliary professions, and the rights of patients and health facilities Law No. (70) of 2020 regarding the practice of the medical profession, the auxiliary professions, and the rights of patients and health facilities |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (162) of 2020 determining the price list of medicines and pharmaceutical preparations in the State of Kuwait issued by Resolution No. (159) of 2019 Ministry of Health Decision No. (162) of 2020 determining the price list of medicines and pharmaceutical preparations in the State of Kuwait issued by Resolution No. (159) of 2019 |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (161) of 2020 determining the list of prices for nutritional supplements in the State of Kuwait issued by Resolution No. (160) of 2019 Ministry of Health Decision No. (161) of 2020 determining the list of prices for nutritional supplements in the State of Kuwait issued by Resolution No. (160) of 2019 |
| Decision of the Food and Nutrition General Authority No. (255) of 2020 regarding the extension of the work of Resolution No. (165) of 2020 during the period of suspension of work in the General Authority for Food and Nutrition Decision of the Food and Nutrition General Authority No. (255) of 2020 regarding the extension of the work of Resolution No. (165) of 2020 during the period of suspension of work in the General Authority for Food and Nutrition |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (3687) of 2020 regulating the mechanism for requests for maintenance and repair of medical equipment and devices Ministry of Health Decision No. (3687) of 2020 regulating the mechanism for requests for maintenance and repair of medical equipment and devices |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 89 of 2020 regarding the isolation of plots (4, 6, 7, 8, 9) in the region (Khaitan) in Al-Farwaniyah Governorate, and it is not permitted to enter or leave it by any means except for those who are issued a license to do so from the Ministry of Health Ministry of Health Decision No. 89 of 2020 regarding the isolation of plots (4, 6, 7, 8, 9) in the region (Khaitan) in Al-Farwaniyah Governorate, and it is not permitted to enter or leave it by any means except for those who are issued a license to do so from the Ministry of Health |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 129 of 2020 abolishing the curfew imposed in all regions of the State of Kuwait and restricting traffic as of 3 am on Sunday 30/8/2020 Ministry of Health Decision No. 129 of 2020 abolishing the curfew imposed in all regions of the State of Kuwait and restricting traffic as of 3 am on Sunday 30/8/2020 |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (130) for the year 2020 to continue prohibiting some activities to limit the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in accordance with the established precautionary procedures and measures. Ministry of Health Decision No. (130) for the year 2020 to continue prohibiting some activities to limit the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in accordance with the established precautionary procedures and measures. |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (2956) of 2020 to amend Administrative Decision No. (2086) of 2020 regarding the continuation of work at the Ministry's facility and Administrative Decision No. (2139) of 2020 regarding the formation of the Technical Committee for the Approval of Medical Reports for the Ministry of Health employees requesting an exemption from work and consideration Ministry of Health Decision No. (2956) of 2020 to amend Administrative Decision No. (2086) of 2020 regarding the continuation of work at the Ministry's facility and Administrative Decision No. (2139) of 2020 regarding the formation of the Technical Committee for the Approval of Medical Reports for the Ministry of Health employees requesting an exemption from work and consideration |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 127 of 2020 regarding health measures and requirements for the activities that will be reoperated in the fourth phase as part of the gradual return to normal life plan Ministry of Health Decision No. 127 of 2020 regarding health measures and requirements for the activities that will be reoperated in the fourth phase as part of the gradual return to normal life plan |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (125) of 2020 licensing Kuwaiti doctors Ministry of Health Decision No. (125) of 2020 licensing Kuwaiti doctors |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 119 of 2020 canceling the isolation imposed on the (Farwaniya) area of the (Farwaniya) governorate contained in Ministerial Resolution No. 87 of 2020 Ministry of Health Decision No. 119 of 2020 canceling the isolation imposed on the (Farwaniya) area of the (Farwaniya) governorate contained in Ministerial Resolution No. 87 of 2020 |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (118) of 2020 banning curfews in all regions of the State of Kuwait and restricting traffic in them from Tuesday evening corresponding to July 28, 2020 until further notice Ministry of Health Decision No. (118) of 2020 banning curfews in all regions of the State of Kuwait and restricting traffic in them from Tuesday evening corresponding to July 28, 2020 until further notice |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 117 of 2020 regarding the obligation to implement health measures and requirements for the activities that will be restarted in the third phase within the plan for the gradual return to normal life specified in Council of ministers Resolution No. 767 of 2020 regarding the adoption of two guides for the reopening of the activities of the second and third stages of Plan to gradually return to normal life Ministry of Health Decision No. 117 of 2020 regarding the obligation to implement health measures and requirements for the activities that will be restarted in the third phase within the plan for the gradual return to normal life specified in Council of ministers Resolution No. 767 of 2020 regarding the adoption of two guides for the reopening of the activities of the second and third stages of Plan to gradually return to normal life |
| Council of ministers Resolution No. (800) for the year 2020 to form a main committee to follow up the implementation of health requirements related to combating the spread of the emerging corona virus (Covid 19) Council of ministers Resolution No. (800) for the year 2020 to form a main committee to follow up the implementation of health requirements related to combating the spread of the emerging corona virus (Covid 19) |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (109) of 2020 authorizing the offer, sale and circulation of medicines and pharmaceuticals, and the conditions to be observed in the pharmaceuticals authorized for sale Ministry of Health Decision No. (109) of 2020 authorizing the offer, sale and circulation of medicines and pharmaceuticals, and the conditions to be observed in the pharmaceuticals authorized for sale |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (107) of 2020 amending the price regulation for nutritional supplements in the State of Kuwait issued by Resolution No. (160) of 2019 Ministry of Health Decision No. (107) of 2020 amending the price regulation for nutritional supplements in the State of Kuwait issued by Resolution No. (160) of 2019 |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 105 of 2020 canceling the isolation imposed on the (Mahboula) area in the (Ahmadi) governorate and (Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh) area in the (Farwaniya) governorate Ministry of Health Decision No. 105 of 2020 canceling the isolation imposed on the (Mahboula) area in the (Ahmadi) governorate and (Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh) area in the (Farwaniya) governorate |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 2190 of 2020 to continue working in the Ministry’s facilities with all medical, technical, support and administrative staff by full capacity according to the official working hours according to the work mechanisms followed before the Corona pandemic, with the exception of exempt groups Ministry of Health Decision No. 2190 of 2020 to continue working in the Ministry’s facilities with all medical, technical, support and administrative staff by full capacity according to the official working hours according to the work mechanisms followed before the Corona pandemic, with the exception of exempt groups |
| Ministry of Health Resolution No. 103 of 2020 regarding the validity of the controls stipulated in Resolution No. 98 of 2020 for departures and arrivals through land and sea ports Ministry of Health Resolution No. 103 of 2020 regarding the validity of the controls stipulated in Resolution No. 98 of 2020 for departures and arrivals through land and sea ports |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 102 of 2020 regarding the dispensing of some medicines by prescription Ministry of Health Decision No. 102 of 2020 regarding the dispensing of some medicines by prescription |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 101 of 2020 regarding the reorganization, registration and circulation of plant medicines and herbal preparations Ministry of Health Decision No. 101 of 2020 regarding the reorganization, registration and circulation of plant medicines and herbal preparations |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 2139 of 2020 to form a technical committee to approve medical reports for workers in the Ministry of Health seeking job exemption Ministry of Health Decision No. 2139 of 2020 to form a technical committee to approve medical reports for workers in the Ministry of Health seeking job exemption |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 100 of 2020 banning curfews in all regions of the State of Kuwait and restricting traffic in them as of Tuesday, June 30, 2020 Ministry of Health Decision No. 100 of 2020 banning curfews in all regions of the State of Kuwait and restricting traffic in them as of Tuesday, June 30, 2020 |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 99 of 2020 regarding public and private health measures and requirements for activities to be restarted in the second phase of the plan for a gradual return to normalcy Ministry of Health Decision No. 99 of 2020 regarding public and private health measures and requirements for activities to be restarted in the second phase of the plan for a gradual return to normalcy |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 2086 of 2020 to continue work in the facilities of the Ministry of Health Ministry of Health Decision No. 2086 of 2020 to continue work in the facilities of the Ministry of Health |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 97 of 2020 to cancel the isolation imposed on some areas Ministry of Health Decision No. 97 of 2020 to cancel the isolation imposed on some areas |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 96 of 2020 prohibits movement in all areas of the State of Kuwait and restricting traffic there from Sunday, June 21, 2020 Ministry of Health Decision No. 96 of 2020 prohibits movement in all areas of the State of Kuwait and restricting traffic there from Sunday, June 21, 2020 |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 90 of 2020 regarding the continued isolation of the area (Mahboula) in the Governorate (Al-Ahmadi) and the area (Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh) in the Governorate (Farwaniya) Ministry of Health Decision No. 90 of 2020 regarding the continued isolation of the area (Mahboula) in the Governorate (Al-Ahmadi) and the area (Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh) in the Governorate (Farwaniya) |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 88 of 2020 regarding the isolation of the area (Hawalli and Nukra, Hawalli Square) in the Governorate of (Hawalli) and entry or exit from it by any means is not permitted except for those who are issued a permit to do so from the Ministry of Health Ministry of Health Decision No. 88 of 2020 regarding the isolation of the area (Hawalli and Nukra, Hawalli Square) in the Governorate of (Hawalli) and entry or exit from it by any means is not permitted except for those who are issued a permit to do so from the Ministry of Health |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 79 of 2020 approving the mechanism of applying domestic isolation Ministry of Health Decision No. 79 of 2020 approving the mechanism of applying domestic isolation |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 84 of 2020 amending Ministerial Resolution No. 49 of 2020 regarding infection of the new Corona virus with infectious diseases Ministry of Health Decision No. 84 of 2020 amending Ministerial Resolution No. 49 of 2020 regarding infection of the new Corona virus with infectious diseases |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 81 of 2020 to renew the licenses of medical sector institutions Ministry of Health Decision No. 81 of 2020 to renew the licenses of medical sector institutions |
| Public Authority For Food and Nutrition Circular No. 17 of 2020 regarding the regulation of slaughter of livestock in slaughterhouses during the current situation Public Authority For Food and Nutrition Circular No. 17 of 2020 regarding the regulation of slaughter of livestock in slaughterhouses during the current situation |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (72) of 2020 regarding the isolation of the Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh area in Al-Farwaniyah Governorate. It is not permitted to enter or leave it by any means except those who are issued a license to do so from the Ministry of Health. Ministry of Health Decision No. (72) of 2020 regarding the isolation of the Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh area in Al-Farwaniyah Governorate. It is not permitted to enter or leave it by any means except those who are issued a license to do so from the Ministry of Health. |
| Resolution of the Ministry of Health No. (71) of 2020 regarding the isolation of the area (Mahboula) in the governorate of (Ahmadi), and it is not allowed to enter or leave it by any means except those who are licensed to do so from the Ministry of Health Resolution of the Ministry of Health No. (71) of 2020 regarding the isolation of the area (Mahboula) in the governorate of (Ahmadi), and it is not allowed to enter or leave it by any means except those who are licensed to do so from the Ministry of Health |
| Resolution of the Food and Nutrition General Authority No. (149) of 2020 regarding organizing the process of slaughtering livestock in slaughterhouses during the current situation Resolution of the Food and Nutrition General Authority No. (149) of 2020 regarding organizing the process of slaughtering livestock in slaughterhouses during the current situation |
| Resolution of the Food and Nutrition General Authority No. 147 of 2020 regarding the temporary extension of work with health licenses and health certificates expired during the period of disabling the work of the Food and Nutrition General Authority Resolution of the Food and Nutrition General Authority No. 147 of 2020 regarding the temporary extension of work with health licenses and health certificates expired during the period of disabling the work of the Food and Nutrition General Authority |
| Law No. (4) of 2020 amending Law No. (8) of 1969 on health precautions to prevent communicable diseases Law No. (4) of 2020 amending Law No. (8) of 1969 on health precautions to prevent communicable diseases |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (64) of 2020 prohibiting the holding of parties, banquets, receptions or gatherings to limit the spread of the Corona virus (COVID-19) Ministry of Health Decision No. (64) of 2020 prohibiting the holding of parties, banquets, receptions or gatherings to limit the spread of the Corona virus (COVID-19) |
| Ministry of Health Circular No. (32) of 2020, on the commitment of employees, doctors, nursing staff, technicians, and administrators to show their work-related personal identity during their fixed-term periods Ministry of Health Circular No. (32) of 2020, on the commitment of employees, doctors, nursing staff, technicians, and administrators to show their work-related personal identity during their fixed-term periods |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 59 of 2020 regulating the registration of veterinary medicines and preparations to ensure safe circulation within the country Ministry of Health Decision No. 59 of 2020 regulating the registration of veterinary medicines and preparations to ensure safe circulation within the country |
| Ministry of Health Circular No. 24 of 2020 updating the list of countries that decide to apply precautionary measures to those coming from it to the State of Kuwait due to developments in the regional and global epidemiological situation regarding the spread of the corona virus COVID-19 Ministry of Health Circular No. 24 of 2020 updating the list of countries that decide to apply precautionary measures to those coming from it to the State of Kuwait due to developments in the regional and global epidemiological situation regarding the spread of the corona virus COVID-19 |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (49) of 2020 regarding the incidence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) from communicable and epidemic diseases (quarantine diseases) which are subject to isolation procedures for those who are infected or suspected of being infected Ministry of Health Decision No. (49) of 2020 regarding the incidence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) from communicable and epidemic diseases (quarantine diseases) which are subject to isolation procedures for those who are infected or suspected of being infected |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 24 of 2020 fixing the price list for medicines and pharmaceutical products in the State of Kuwait Ministry of Health Decision No. 24 of 2020 fixing the price list for medicines and pharmaceutical products in the State of Kuwait |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (14) of 2020 regarding what doctors must adhere to when issuing a prescription Ministry of Health Decision No. (14) of 2020 regarding what doctors must adhere to when issuing a prescription |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 361 of 2019 regarding the reorganization of the registration of medicines and pharmaceutical preparations Ministry of Health Decision No. 361 of 2019 regarding the reorganization of the registration of medicines and pharmaceutical preparations |
| Ministry of Health Circular No. (135) of 2019 regarding organizing the procedures for withdrawal, suspension and cancellation of medical devices and supplies Ministry of Health Circular No. (135) of 2019 regarding organizing the procedures for withdrawal, suspension and cancellation of medical devices and supplies |
| Food and Nutrition General Authority Circular No. 22 of 2019 regarding compliance with Gulf Technical Regulation No. (GSO 1995) “evaporated skimmed milk mixed with vegetable fats” Food and Nutrition General Authority Circular No. 22 of 2019 regarding compliance with Gulf Technical Regulation No. (GSO 1995) “evaporated skimmed milk mixed with vegetable fats” |
| Food and Nutrition General Authority Circular No. 18 of 2019 regarding compliance with Kuwaiti Technical Regulations No. (GSO 833 KWS) “Mozzarella Cheese Food and Nutrition General Authority Circular No. 18 of 2019 regarding compliance with Kuwaiti Technical Regulations No. (GSO 833 KWS) “Mozzarella Cheese |
| Food and Nutrition General Authority Circular No. (17) of 2019 regarding compliance with Kuwaiti Technical Regulations No. (KWS GSO 1980) “Halloumi Cheese” Food and Nutrition General Authority Circular No. (17) of 2019 regarding compliance with Kuwaiti Technical Regulations No. (KWS GSO 1980) “Halloumi Cheese” |
| Food and Nutrition General Authority Circular No. 20 of 2019 regarding compliance with Kuwaiti Technical Regulations No. (KWS GSO 336) “Cheddar Cheese” Food and Nutrition General Authority Circular No. 20 of 2019 regarding compliance with Kuwaiti Technical Regulations No. (KWS GSO 336) “Cheddar Cheese” |
| Food and Nutrition General Authority Circular No. 16 of 2019 in compliance with Kuwaiti Technical Regulations No. (KWS GSO 2483) “Trans Fats” Food and Nutrition General Authority Circular No. 16 of 2019 in compliance with Kuwaiti Technical Regulations No. (KWS GSO 2483) “Trans Fats” |
| Circular of the General Authority for Food and Nutrition No. (15) of 2019 in compliance with the Kuwaiti Technical Regulations No. (KWS GSO 2233) “Nutritional data requirements on the card” Circular of the General Authority for Food and Nutrition No. (15) of 2019 in compliance with the Kuwaiti Technical Regulations No. (KWS GSO 2233) “Nutritional data requirements on the card” |
| Food and Nutrition General Authority Circular No. (14) for the year 2019 regarding compliance with the Kuwaiti Technical Regulations No. (KWS GSO 9) "Packed Food Cards" Food and Nutrition General Authority Circular No. (14) for the year 2019 regarding compliance with the Kuwaiti Technical Regulations No. (KWS GSO 9) "Packed Food Cards" |
| Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health Decision No. 5434 of 2019 regarding following conditions and specifications when purchasing and trading generic medicines Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health Decision No. 5434 of 2019 regarding following conditions and specifications when purchasing and trading generic medicines |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 278 of 2019 regarding the determination of prices and fees for services and licenses provided by the Ministry of Health in some of its health facilities Ministry of Health Decision No. 278 of 2019 regarding the determination of prices and fees for services and licenses provided by the Ministry of Health in some of its health facilities |
| Ministry of Health Circular No. 6 of 2019 regarding the decision of the Medical Licensing Committee to prevent medical hospitals and private clinics from charging fees when opening a file for references Ministry of Health Circular No. 6 of 2019 regarding the decision of the Medical Licensing Committee to prevent medical hospitals and private clinics from charging fees when opening a file for references |
| The General Organization for Social Insurance Decision No. 20 of 2019 amending Resolution No. 1 of 2011 regarding the formation of the medical committee The General Organization for Social Insurance Decision No. 20 of 2019 amending Resolution No. 1 of 2011 regarding the formation of the medical committee |
| Resolution of the Ministry of Health No. 191 of 2019 determining the list of prices of medicines and pharmaceuticals in the State of Kuwait Resolution of the Ministry of Health No. 191 of 2019 determining the list of prices of medicines and pharmaceuticals in the State of Kuwait |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (159) of 2019 fixing the price list for medicines and pharmaceutical preparations in the State of Kuwait Ministry of Health Decision No. (159) of 2019 fixing the price list for medicines and pharmaceutical preparations in the State of Kuwait |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (160) of 2019 setting the list of food supplement prices in the State of Kuwait Ministry of Health Decision No. (160) of 2019 setting the list of food supplement prices in the State of Kuwait |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 87 of 2020 regarding the isolation of the area of (Farwaniya) in the Governorate of (Farwaniya), and entry or exit from it by any means is not permitted except for those who are issued a license to do so from the Ministry of Health, except for the area specified between the four streets (60, 12, 502, 129 Ministry of Health Decision No. 87 of 2020 regarding the isolation of the area of (Farwaniya) in the Governorate of (Farwaniya), and entry or exit from it by any means is not permitted except for those who are issued a license to do so from the Ministry of Health, except for the area specified between the four streets (60, 12, 502, 129 |
| Resolution of the General Organization for Social Insurance No. (15) of 2019 on the renewal of membership of members of the Medical Committee Resolution of the General Organization for Social Insurance No. (15) of 2019 on the renewal of membership of members of the Medical Committee |
| Law No. 16 of 2019 amending Law No. 112 of 2013 establishing the General Authority for Food and Nutrition Law No. 16 of 2019 amending Law No. 112 of 2013 establishing the General Authority for Food and Nutrition |
| Law No. 15 of 2019 amending Law No. 1 of 1999 on health insurance for foreigners and imposing fees for health services Law No. 15 of 2019 amending Law No. 1 of 1999 on health insurance for foreigners and imposing fees for health services |
| Decision of the Ministry of Health No. (83) of 2019 on the conditions for the transfer of the license to practice the human medicine, dental and allied medical professions for non-Kuwaitis Decision of the Ministry of Health No. (83) of 2019 on the conditions for the transfer of the license to practice the human medicine, dental and allied medical professions for non-Kuwaitis |
| Resolution of the Ministry of Health No. 54 for the year 2019 on prices and fees for services provided by the Ministry of Health Resolution of the Ministry of Health No. 54 for the year 2019 on prices and fees for services provided by the Ministry of Health |
| Law No. 14 of 2019 regarding the mental health Law No. 14 of 2019 regarding the mental health |
| Ministry of Health Resolution No. (19) for the year 2019 on regulating the issuance of invoices for the sale of medicines, pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements to the consumer Ministry of Health Resolution No. (19) for the year 2019 on regulating the issuance of invoices for the sale of medicines, pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements to the consumer |
| Food and Nutrition General Authority Circular No. 19 of 2019 regarding compliance with Kuwaiti Technical Regulations No. (KWS GSO 2098) “Cottage Cheese” Food and Nutrition General Authority Circular No. 19 of 2019 regarding compliance with Kuwaiti Technical Regulations No. (KWS GSO 2098) “Cottage Cheese” |
| The Ministry of Health Resolution No. (331) for the year 2018 on the addition of the prices of food supplements to Ministerial Resolution No. 47 for the year 2018 The Ministry of Health Resolution No. (331) for the year 2018 on the addition of the prices of food supplements to Ministerial Resolution No. 47 for the year 2018 |
| Ministry of Health Circular No. 108 of 2018 regulating the procedures for withdrawal, suspension and cancellation of medicines and pharmaceutical products Ministry of Health Circular No. 108 of 2018 regulating the procedures for withdrawal, suspension and cancellation of medicines and pharmaceutical products |
| Ministry of Health Circular No. 50 of 2018 with the responsibility of the attending physician for determining the type of medicine, dosage and the appropriate amount of treatment Ministry of Health Circular No. 50 of 2018 with the responsibility of the attending physician for determining the type of medicine, dosage and the appropriate amount of treatment |
| Decision of the General Authority for Food and Nutrition No. (357) for the year 2019 to cancel the administrative decision No. (801) for the year 2018 on the amendment to some health requirements for some means of transportation of food Article 1
Administrative Decision No. (801) for 2018 of 24/12/2018 on the amendment to certain health requirements for certain means of transportation of food contained in administrative resolution No. 63 for 2018 and Administrative Decision No. 538 for 2018 shall be revoked. |
| The General Authority for Food and Nutrition Decree No. (314) for the year 2017 regarding the amendment to article 1 of the Ministerial Resolution No. (5) of 2016 on the formation of the Supreme Committee for Food Safety The General Authority for Food and Nutrition Decree No. (314) for the year 2017 regarding the amendment to article 1 of the Ministerial Resolution No. (5) of 2016 on the formation of the Supreme Committee for Food Safety |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 25 of 2017 on the list of health licenses at the General Authority for Food and Nutrition Ministry of Health Decision No. 25 of 2017 on the list of health licenses at the General Authority for Food and Nutrition |
| The General Authority for Food and Nutrition Decision No. (19) of 2017 on the list of imported foods The General Authority for Food and Nutrition Decision No. (19) of 2017 on the list of imported foods |
| Ministry of Health Decree No. 293 of 2017 on the collection of fees for health services from patients who are non-Kuwaiti residents and registered in the health insurance scheme Ministry of Health Decree No. 293 of 2017 on the collection of fees for health services from patients who are non-Kuwaiti residents and registered in the health insurance scheme |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 245 of 2017 on the accreditation of lists of cosmetic operations in the fields of ophthalmology, plastic surgery, general surgery, ENT surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery to be operated within the domestic medical sector Ministry of Health Decision No. 245 of 2017 on the accreditation of lists of cosmetic operations in the fields of ophthalmology, plastic surgery, general surgery, ENT surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery to be operated within the domestic medical sector |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 246 of 2017 regarding the definition of price lists for pharmaceuticals and compositions in the State of Kuwait Ministry of Health Decision No. 246 of 2017 regarding the definition of price lists for pharmaceuticals and compositions in the State of Kuwait |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 248 of 2017 Concerning the Determination of Price Lists for Pharmaceuticals and Compositions in the State of Kuwait, attached under the Ministry of Health Decree No. 52 of 2016 Ministry of Health Decision No. 248 of 2017 Concerning the Determination of Price Lists for Pharmaceuticals and Compositions in the State of Kuwait, attached under the Ministry of Health Decree No. 52 of 2016 |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 247 of 2017 regarding the Regulation about the Determination of Prices of Food Supplements in the State of Kuwait Ministry of Health Decision No. 247 of 2017 regarding the Regulation about the Determination of Prices of Food Supplements in the State of Kuwait |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (189) of 2017 Concerning the Conditions of Transfer of the License to Practice the Human Medicine, Dental and Allied Medical Professions for Non-Kuwaitis to Work in a Other Entity in the Private Medical Sector Ministry of Health Decision No. (189) of 2017 Concerning the Conditions of Transfer of the License to Practice the Human Medicine, Dental and Allied Medical Professions for Non-Kuwaitis to Work in a Other Entity in the Private Medical Sector |
| Ministry of Health Decree No. 47 of 2017 on regulating the application for medical devices and equipment Ministry of Health Decree No. 47 of 2017 on regulating the application for medical devices and equipment |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 48 of 2017 concerning the regulation of the preparation of studies related to engineering projects and their equipment Ministry of Health Decision No. 48 of 2017 concerning the regulation of the preparation of studies related to engineering projects and their equipment |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 48 of 2017 concerning the regulation of the preparation of studies related to engineering projects and their equipment Ministry of Health Decision No. 48 of 2017 concerning the regulation of the preparation of studies related to engineering projects and their equipment |
| Ministry of Health Decree No. 50 of 2017 on the procedures for sending and auditing documents regarding the disbursement and settlement of treatment benefits abroad Ministry of Health Decree No. 50 of 2017 on the procedures for sending and auditing documents regarding the disbursement and settlement of treatment benefits abroad |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 245 of 2016 regarding stopping the sending of patients for treatment abroad and excluding cases of cancer, children, and difficult and critical surgeries that are approved by the specialized medical committee Ministry of Health Decision No. 245 of 2016 regarding stopping the sending of patients for treatment abroad and excluding cases of cancer, children, and difficult and critical surgeries that are approved by the specialized medical committee |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (73) of 2011 exempting all ministry employees, their spouses, and their children from radiation and nuclear medicine fees in hospitals and health centers Ministry of Health Decision No. (73) of 2011 exempting all ministry employees, their spouses, and their children from radiation and nuclear medicine fees in hospitals and health centers |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (68) of 2011 exempting illegal residents who hold a valid card from the Executive Committee for Illegal Residents Affairs from all fees and wages for health services in the ministry Ministry of Health Decision No. (68) of 2011 exempting illegal residents who hold a valid card from the Executive Committee for Illegal Residents Affairs from all fees and wages for health services in the ministry |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (26) of 2011 exempting inmates from the headquarters for the accommodation of domestic workers from all fees and charges for health services in the Ministry Ministry of Health Decision No. (26) of 2011 exempting inmates from the headquarters for the accommodation of domestic workers from all fees and charges for health services in the Ministry |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. (31) of 2010 exempting scholarship students from health service fees and charges Ministry of Health Decision No. (31) of 2010 exempting scholarship students from health service fees and charges |
| Resolution according to the last amendment - Ministry of Health Resolution No. 172 of 2009 regarding the exemption of the sons and daughters of a Kuwaiti woman married to a non-Kuwaiti from all wages and fees for health services in the Ministry Resolution according to the last amendment - Ministry of Health Resolution No. 172 of 2009 regarding the exemption of the sons and daughters of a Kuwaiti woman married to a non-Kuwaiti from all wages and fees for health services in the Ministry |
| Ministry of Health Decision 129 of 2009 regarding exempting a Kuwaiti wife who is a non-Kuwaiti woman and a non-Kuwaiti mother of a Kuwaiti from all health services fees and charges Ministry of Health Decision 129 of 2009 regarding exempting a Kuwaiti wife who is a non-Kuwaiti woman and a non-Kuwaiti mother of a Kuwaiti from all health services fees and charges |
| The Ministry of Health Resolution No. (126) for the year 2009 on the adoption of titles of the positions of doctors (human/dental) working in the private sector and the conditions for the occupation thereof The Ministry of Health Resolution No. (126) for the year 2009 on the adoption of titles of the positions of doctors (human/dental) working in the private sector and the conditions for the occupation thereof |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 24 of 2008 regarding the exemption of foreign prison inmates from fees for health services provided to them in public and specialized hospitals at the Ministry of Health Ministry of Health Decision No. 24 of 2008 regarding the exemption of foreign prison inmates from fees for health services provided to them in public and specialized hospitals at the Ministry of Health |
| Ministry of Public Health Decision No. 267 of 1990 regarding the exemption of blind patients from the accommodation fees in the rooms of the Ministry's hospitals Ministry of Public Health Decision No. 267 of 1990 regarding the exemption of blind patients from the accommodation fees in the rooms of the Ministry's hospitals |
| Decision of the Ministry of Public Health No. (302) of 1980 regarding the registration of human and veterinary medicines in the country Decision of the Ministry of Public Health No. (302) of 1980 regarding the registration of human and veterinary medicines in the country |
| the Decree of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry No.(29) for the year 2018 to lift the ban on the importation of all species of live birds, hatchery eggs, one-day-old chicks of the layer and flesh-eating chickens from the Republic of Zimbabwe due to their freedom from avian influenza virus the Decree of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry No.(29) for the year 2018 to lift the ban on the importation of all species of live birds, hatchery eggs, one-day-old chicks of the layer and flesh-eating chickens from the Republic of Zimbabwe due to their freedom from avian influenza virus |
| the Decree of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry No.(8) for the year 2018 to lift the ban on the importation of all species of live birds, hatchery eggs, one-day-old chicks of the layer and flesh-eating chickens from the Republic of India due to their freedom from avian influenza virus the Decree of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry No.(8) for the year 2018 to lift the ban on the importation of all species of live birds, hatchery eggs, one-day-old chicks of the layer and flesh-eating chickens from the Republic of India due to their freedom from avian influenza virus |
| the Decree of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry No.(9) for the year 2018 to lift the ban on the importation of all species of live birds, hatchery eggs, one-day-old chicks of the layer and flesh-eating chickens from the State of Ukraine due to their freedom from avian influenza virus the Decree of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry No.(9) for the year 2018 to lift the ban on the importation of all species of live birds, hatchery eggs, one-day-old chicks of the layer and flesh-eating chickens from the State of Ukraine due to their freedom from avian influenza virus |
| The General Authority for Food and Nutrition Decision No. 248 of 2018 about the health requirements in respect of kiosks, partitions and temporary food establishments, which operate during seasonal intermissions and events The General Authority for Food and Nutrition Decision No. 248 of 2018 about the health requirements in respect of kiosks, partitions and temporary food establishments, which operate during seasonal intermissions and events |
| Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Decree No. 402 of 2018 on the prohibition of the importation of green cardamom product from the Republic of India, the brand "JAMEEL." Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Decree No. 402 of 2018 on the prohibition of the importation of green cardamom product from the Republic of India, the brand "JAMEEL." |
| Ministry of Health Decree No. 438 of 1978 concerning the conditions and procedures for the granting of licenses for the circulation, import, export, manufacture, possession, transfer and disposal of radiology and radioactive materials, the places in which they are stored or used and the operating permits for ionising radiation Ministry of Health Decree No. 438 of 1978 concerning the conditions and procedures for the granting of licenses for the circulation, import, export, manufacture, possession, transfer and disposal of radiology and radioactive materials, the places in which they are stored or used and the operating permits for ionising radiation |
| Customs Instructions No 4 of 2018 on the Modernization of Forms of Export, Destruction and Rejection in respect of foodstuffs issued by the Ministry of Public Health in Qatar Customs Instructions No 4 of 2018 on the Modernization of Forms of Export, Destruction and Rejection in respect of foodstuffs issued by the Ministry of Public Health in Qatar |
| Customs Instructions No 10 of 2018 about Ministerial Decision No 19 of 2017 on the Ordinance of Imported Foods Customs Instructions No 10 of 2018 about Ministerial Decision No 19 of 2017 on the Ordinance of Imported Foods |
| Ministry of Health Decree No 293 of 2017 on the collection of expenses and charges for health services from non-Kuwaiti patients who are residents and registered in the health insurance policy Ministry of Health Decree No 293 of 2017 on the collection of expenses and charges for health services from non-Kuwaiti patients who are residents and registered in the health insurance policy |
| The General Authority for Food and Nutrition, Decree No 79 of 2018 concerning the health requirements relating to food trucks The General Authority for Food and Nutrition, Decree No 79 of 2018 concerning the health requirements relating to food trucks |
| The General Authority for Food and Nutrition Decree No 63 of 2018 on health requirements relating to some food-carrying means of transport The General Authority for Food and Nutrition Decree No 63 of 2018 on health requirements relating to some food-carrying means of transport |
| A correction - Administrative Decision No 63 of 2018 on health requirements of certain food-carrying means of transportation A correction - Administrative Decision No 63 of 2018 on health requirements of certain food-carrying means of transportation |
| A correction - Administrative Decision No 63 of 2018 on health requirements of certain food-carrying means of transportation A correction - Administrative Decision No 63 of 2018 on health requirements of certain food-carrying means of transportation |
| Ministry of Health Decree No. 20 of 2017 on the Regulation of Food Control Ministry of Health Decree No. 20 of 2017 on the Regulation of Food Control |
| The Ministry of Health Resolution No. (256) for the year 2018 on allowing citizens to visit any health centres located within their governorate after 1:00 pm without being restricted to the centre of their residential areas The Ministry of Health Resolution No. (256) for the year 2018 on allowing citizens to visit any health centres located within their governorate after 1:00 pm without being restricted to the centre of their residential areas |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 294 of 2017 regarding the collection of fees and wages for health services from non-Kuwaiti visiting patients and persons not registered in the health insurance law Ministry of Health Decision No. 294 of 2017 regarding the collection of fees and wages for health services from non-Kuwaiti visiting patients and persons not registered in the health insurance law |
| Ministry of Health Decision No. 98 of 2020 approving the regulations for organizing travel of citizens Ministry of Health Decision No. 98 of 2020 approving the regulations for organizing travel of citizens |
| Ministry of Health Decree No. 171 of 2009 exempting inmates of social care homes from all wages and fees for health services in the ministry Ministry of Health Decree No. 171 of 2009 exempting inmates of social care homes from all wages and fees for health services in the ministry |
| Food and Nutrition General Authority Circular No. (5) for the year 2020 obligating owners of restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, all food establishments, boxes, racks, and stores of foodstuffs to adhere to all employees and food handlers in general, by wearing masks and gloves while they are handling and providing food Food and Nutrition General Authority Circular No. (5) for the year 2020 obligating owners of restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, all food establishments, boxes, racks, and stores of foodstuffs to adhere to all employees and food handlers in general, by wearing masks and gloves while they are handling and providing food |
| Ministry of Health Circular No. (120) of 2020 regarding the approval of the mother's declaration if the children are incompetent in the absence of the father Ministry of Health Circular No. (120) of 2020 regarding the approval of the mother's declaration if the children are incompetent in the absence of the father |