On November 19, 2025, the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Kuwait officially launched the Salem App, a major milestone in the country’s digital transformation strategy for healthcare. The new application replaces the former “Seha” app and is designed to provide citizens and residents with secure, convenient, and comprehensive access to a wide range of health services and personal medical data via their mobile devices.
Salem launch event was marked by a video presentation held at the Center for Government Communication (CGC) in Kuwait, attended by Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi, Minister of State for Communications Affairs Omar Saud Al-Omar, and senior officials of the MOH.
Dr. Al-Awadhi highlighted that the Salem App represents a cutting-edge digital platform facilitating easier appointment bookings at hospitals and clinics, streamlined access to medical records, and enhanced management of healthcare profiles. The app aims to cover the entire spectrum of patient needs from viewing lab test results and medical reports to managing chronic conditions and pharmaceutical services.
One of the significant advancements of Salem is the integration of over 30 different health systems into a unified portal, which consolidates more than 100 million pieces of health data into one accessible location. This integration greatly improves the efficiency of healthcare delivery and provides patients with timely alerts about upcoming appointments and preventive health checkups.
The app also enables users to access health information for themselves and their family members, including vaccination records, chronic disease monitoring, medications, and medical leave history.
The application is secured by Kuwait Mobile ID authentication, ensuring that only authorized users can access sensitive health data. Moreover, Salem is linked with other government services to facilitate quick sharing of medical information in emergencies, enhancing the responsiveness of healthcare services.
Minister Omar Saud Al-Omar praised the app as a significant digital achievement and reassured the ministry’s readiness to support ongoing technical integration with national digital infrastructure. Meanwhile, the Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Affairs at MOH, Eng. Adel Al-Rashedi, described Salem as a “quantum leap” in Kuwait’s healthcare digital transformation, underlining its importance in fulfilling the goals of Kuwait Vision 2035 and the national development plan.
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad, emphasized that Salem is the culmination of two decades of continuous efforts to modernize Kuwait’s health sector through digital innovation. The app’s capabilities are expected to expand further to include public health programs, expanded home healthcare services, and chronic disease control, positioning it as a pillar of the country’s long-term health strategy.
Users of the app can perform a variety of functions including submitting medical leave requests, booking appointments with visiting doctors, filing complaints and suggestions related to health services, and requesting medical devices or home visits. Additionally, the app provides a platform to access pharmaceutical services, breast cancer early detection requests, and inquiries about medication prices.
The Salem App represents Kuwait’s commitment to harnessing technology in healthcare, delivering a user-friendly and secure digital tool that empowers users to manage their health records efficiently while enhancing the overall healthcare system’s responsiveness and integration.