Rare Disease Monthly Educational Event 2026
Kuwait Pediatric Association Kuwait Academy of Rare Disease

Secondary Immunodeficiency

A focused scientific meeting covering early recognition, diagnosis, and management of immunodeficiency disorders, with practical clinical insight, rare disease awareness, and multidisciplinary discussion.

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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 6:00 – 8:45 PM Sky Lounge – Radisson Blu CME Event

Welcome Note

Scientific Overview

The Kuwait Academy of Rare Disease (KARD), in collaboration with the Kuwait Pediatric Association, welcomes you to “Secondary Immunodeficiency”.

This educational event will take place on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:45 PM, at Sky Lounge – Radisson Blu.

The program brings together expert speakers to discuss early recognition of immunodeficiency, primary immunodeficiency in adulthood, inborn errors of immunity, targeted therapies, and rare clinical cases.

Through practical presentations and open discussion, the meeting aims to enhance awareness, strengthen diagnostic thinking, and support better multidisciplinary care for patients with rare immune disorders.

Event Agenda

18:00 – 18:30
Registration / Welcome Remarks
Dr. Shaima J Albloushi
18:30 – 18:50
When Infections are Not Normal: Early Recognition of Immunodeficiency in Children
Dr. Omaima A. Salih
18:50 – 19:10
Primary Immunodeficiency in Adulthood
Dr. Yasmin Othman
19:10 – 19:30
What Pediatricians Often Miss: Clues to Inborn Errors of Immunity Beyond Recurrent Infections
Dr. Jumanah Karim
19:30 – 19:50
Diagnosis and Management of Rare Inborn Error of Immunity: APDS (Activated Phosphoinositide 3-kinase Delta Syndrome)
Dr. Eiman Al-Selahi
19:50 – 20:10
Immunodeficiency in the Era of Biologics and Targeted Therapies
Dr. Ahmad AlRashied
20:10 – 20:30
Rare Inborn Errors of Immunity: Clinical Cases
Dr. Raghad Aleinati
20:30 – 20:40
Q & A
Open discussion
20:40 – 20:45
Closing Remarks
Dr. Shaima J Albloushi
20:45
Dinner