Introduction

The 4th Kuwait HIV & Anti-Microbial Therapy Conference brings together leading healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to advance knowledge and collaboration in the fields of HIV care, infectious diseases, and antimicrobial therapy.

As healthcare challenges continue to evolve, this conference serves as a vital platform for sharing the latest scientific developments, clinical practices, and innovative strategies to improve patient outcomes and strengthen regional and global healthcare responses.

Through expert-led sessions, discussions, and networking opportunities, the conference aims to inspire progress, foster partnerships, and support excellence in combating HIV and antimicrobial resistance.

1850+

Attendees

20+

Speakers

25+

Lectures

CME

Accredited

Chairperson’s Welcome Note

Dr. Osama Albaksami
Dr. Osama Albaksami Conference Chairperson Chief Medical Officer, New Infectious Diseases Hospital, Ministry of Health

On behalf of the New Infectious Diseases Hospital, Ministry of Health Kuwait, it is my great pleasure to welcome distinguished speakers, delegates, and partners to this important gathering dedicated to addressing some of the most pressing challenges in modern healthcare.

This conference represents a valuable opportunity for experts from across disciplines to exchange insights, explore emerging therapies, and discuss practical solutions in HIV management and antimicrobial treatment.

As scientific advancements continue to reshape our understanding of infectious diseases, collaboration and knowledge-sharing remain essential. Together, we can strengthen our collective efforts to improve patient care, combat antimicrobial resistance, and support healthier communities.

We also invite medical companies to take advantage of the event. Together, we can make significant strides in advancing the field of STI and HIV and contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities worldwide.

I extend my sincere gratitude to all participants, sponsors, and organizing committee members for contributing to the success of this conference. I wish you an engaging, informative, and rewarding experience.

Warm regards,
Dr. Osama Albaksami
Chairperson, 4th Kuwait HIV & Anti-Microbial Therapy Conference

Who Should Attend?

Physicians & Clinicians
Laboratory Doctors & Technicians
Nurses & Healthcare Staff
HIV & STD Educators
Social Workers
Public Health Professionals
Pharmacists
Researchers & Scientists
People Living with HIV

Conference Topics

Management and Diagnosis of MDR Bacteria
Management and Diagnosis of Invasive Fungal Infections
Overview of Invasive Viral Infections
Overview of the latest advances in HIV Therapy

Speakers

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dr. Ahmad Subhi

dr. Ahmad Subhi

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dr. Muhammad Javid Bhutta

dr. Muhammad Javid Bhutta

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dr. Mas Chaponda

dr. Mas Chaponda

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dr. Ali Alsaeed

dr. Ali Alsaeed

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dr. Hamad Bastaki

dr. Hamad Bastaki

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dr. Haya Al-Tawalah

dr. Haya Al-Tawalah

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dr. Abdulhameed Al-Sarraf

dr. Abdulhameed Al-Sarraf

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dr. Hussain Al-Shamari

dr. Hussain Al-Shamari

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dr. Anwar Al-Abdulraheem

dr. Anwar Al-Abdulraheem

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dr. Fahad Buskandar

dr. Fahad Buskandar

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dr. Nasser Y. Al-Rubaiaan, KBCM, FRCPath

dr. Nasser Y. Al-Rubaiaan, KBCM, FRCPath

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dr. Abdullah Al-Nasser

dr. Abdullah Al-Nasser

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dr. Ayoub Al-Ayoub

dr. Ayoub Al-Ayoub

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dr. Jassim Al-Mutawa

dr. Jassim Al-Mutawa

Committees

dr. Mohamed Saraya

dr. Mohamed Saraya

dr. Mostafa M Aly

dr. Mostafa M Aly

dr. Alshimaa Hassan

dr. Alshimaa Hassan

ms. Dalal Al-Ajmi

ms. Dalal Al-Ajmi

dr. Khaled Abd Elghany Ali

dr. Khaled Abd Elghany Ali

dr. Mohammed Elhousiny

dr. Mohammed Elhousiny

dr. Ibrahim Ashour

dr. Ibrahim Ashour

dr. M Osama Hosameldien

dr. M Osama Hosameldien

dr. Ahlam Mohamed Hafez

dr. Ahlam Mohamed Hafez

dr. Walid Gamil Ahmed

dr. Walid Gamil Ahmed

dr. Hassan Fathy Sayed

dr. Hassan Fathy Sayed

dr. Doaa Abdelfattah

dr. Doaa Abdelfattah

dr. Osama Al-Baksami

dr. Osama Al-Baksami

dr. Mariam Al-Fadhli

dr. Mariam Al-Fadhli

dr. LTC Mohammed A. Abul

dr. LTC Mohammed A. Abul

dr. Fatma A.Aziz Bu-Redha

dr. Fatma A.Aziz Bu-Redha

dr. Suha Abdulsalam

dr. Suha Abdulsalam

dr. Saif Eldin Ahmad

dr. Saif Eldin Ahmad

ph. Hassan Abdelwahab

ph. Hassan Abdelwahab

RN. Fahad Al-Enezi

RN. Fahad Al-Enezi

RN. Fatmah Alawad

RN. Fatmah Alawad

dr. Mohamed Gaafar

dr. Mohamed Gaafar

dr. Amr Mahmoud

dr. Amr Mahmoud

mr. Yasser Mosaad Hamed

mr. Yasser Mosaad Hamed

mr. Khaled Fawzi

mr. Khaled Fawzi

ph. Ihab Elpelasy

ph. Ihab Elpelasy

Conference

Agenda

Time
Lecture
Speaker
7:30 - 8:30
Registration
8:30 - 9:00
Opening Ceremony
Session 1Moderators: Dr. Fatma A. Aziz Bu-Redha, Dr. Sarah Bushehri
9:00 - 9:30
WHO Keynote Symposium
Dr Martin Van Den Boom
9:30 - 9:55
Leveraging the POWER OF 5 for Better Today, Tomorrow, and days to come
Dr Ali Al-Saeed
9:55 - 10:20
Symposium
TBC
10:20 - 10:45
The Viral Watchlist: What Infectious Disease Expert Are Tracking
Dr. Haya Al-Tawalah
10:45 - 11:00
Q&A
11:00 - 11:30
Break
11:30 - 11:55
Beyond Daily Pills: The Future of HIV Treatment and Prevention
Dr. Anwar Alabdulraheem Kuwait flag
11:55 - 12:20
National Implementation plan for HPV vaccination
Dr. Hamad Bastaki Kuwait flag
12:20 - 12:45
Updates in the Management of Patients Living with HIV
Dr Ahmad Subhi UAE flag
12:45 - 1:10
HIV Prevention Strategies and Role of PrEP
Dr Ali Sayed
1:10 - 1:20
Q&A
1:20 - 2:20
Lunch
Session 2Moderators: Dr. Mohamed Abel, Dr. Aziza Almozaffer
2:20 - 2:50
Advances in the Management of Gram-Negative Nosocomial Infections
Dr Muhammad Javid Bhutta UAE flag
2:50 - 3:20
Current challenges in MDR Gram-negative infections - evidence-based management of Pseudomonas, CRE and MBL producers
Dr. Hussain Alshammari Kuwait flag
3:20 - 3:45
Symposium
TBC
3:45 - 4:00
Q&A
4:00
Close Day 1
Time
Lecture
Speaker
Session 1Moderators: Dr. Fuad Al Ali, Dr. Mariam AlFadhli
8:00 - 8:30
Less Medicines, Same Goal: Optimising HIV Treatment with a Two-Drug Regimen
Dr. Mas Chaponda
8:30 - 8:55
Sepsis In Practice: Updates on Diagnostics and Guidelines
Dr. Hussain Alshammari Kuwait flag
8:55 - 9:20
Infection biomarkers: friend or foe?
Dr. Fahad Buskandar Kuwait flag
9:20 - 9:45
CDI in clinical practice: challenge and evidence-based solution
Dr. Abdallah Al Nasser
9:45 - 10:00
Q&A
10:00 - 10:30
Break
10:30 - 11:30
درس خصوصي من الهنود الحمر (الشاب الذكي يرفع راسه)
د. أيوب الأيوب
11:30 - 12:00
استراحة صلاة
12:00 - 1:00
المراهق يسأل: هل أنت مستعد للإجابة؟
د. جاسم المطوع
1:00 - 1:10
Q&A
1:10 - 2:10
Lunch
Session 2Moderators: Dr. Mariam AlFadhli, Dr. Suha Abdulsalam
2:10 - 2:35
Syphilis Revisited: Modern Diagnostics, Management & Emerging Challenges
Dr. Nasser Al-Rubaiaan
2:35 - 3:05
Oral Manifestations of Infectious Diseases
Dr. Abdulhameed Alsarraf Kuwait flag
3:05 - 3:30
Symposium
TBC
3:30 - 3:55
Symposium
TBC
3:55 - 4:10
Q&A
4:10
Close Day 2

Event Registration

Free registration for the conference. Reserve your place today.

Venue

The Regency Hotel Kuwait

Kuwait

The Dates
November 25–26, 2026
The Days
Wednesday - Thursday