Family medicine in Kuwait has evolved over recent decades from a predominantly hospital-centered system to one increasingly recognizing the importance of primary care. Historically, the Kuwaiti healthcare system was heavily focused on specialized care in hospitals, with limited emphasis on preventive and continuous care provided by primary care centers. The shift towards valuing primary care has been driven by the need for more accessible and preventative health services as the population grows and healthcare demands increase. Challenges faced by primary care centers in Kuwait include a shortage of trained family medicine professionals, lack of unified digital system, and a healthcare infrastructure that was traditionally oriented towards specialized care rather than comprehensive primary care. The system has struggled with integrating family medicine into its core offerings due to these entrenched practices. Kuwait’s Vision 2035 “New Kuwait”, launched in 2017, outlines a comprehensive national development plan that prioritizes enhancing the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of healthcare services, expanding national capacity, and addressing the growing burden of non-communica
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