KUWAIT CITY, May 11, (Agencies): The Kuwait Health Ministry has a stockpile of 10 million Tamiflu capsules, enough to treat one million cases of swine flu, said Heath Assistant Undersecretary for Supportive Medical Services Dr Yousef Al-Nisf on Monday. In a statement to KUNA, the official affirmed that Kuwait was “swine flu-free.” He expected a vaccine for swine flu would be developed by the end of the year, based on the latest scientific reports, adding that the ministry’s plan to deal with any related situation was “fool-proof.” On his part, the ministry’s Deputy Director of the Department of General Health Dr Yousef Mandakar said that all three forms of swine flu treatment — Tamiflu capsules, Relenza spray for those with difficulty swallowing, and a liquid formula for children — were available in Kuwait.
