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First healthcare company in Kuwait to receive the EU-GDP certificate
Kuwait – YIACO Medical Company, one the leading healthcare networks in Kuwait, proudly announced today that it has received the European Union Good Distribution Practices (EU-GDP) certification by SGS; the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, after completing a series of quality management procedures that were closely monitored, assessed and approved by the SGS team.
The certificate is designed to accredit quality system for warehouse and distribution centers. YIACO’s warehouse received the accreditation as it features the largest and most sophisticated storage system in Kuwait. The evaluation process was carried out meticulously by SGS team according to the European Union guidelines of the Good Distribution Practices.
Dr. Bader AlZaid Altraiji, CEO at YIACO Medical Company said: “We are proud that our continuous commitment to maintaining high-quality warehouse and distribution centers and processes is being recognized by a renowned company such as SGS. This certificate is a testament that we at YIACO are dedicated to quality in every aspect of our services as well as our daily operations, making us a vital partner of the healthcare supply chain. We believe this is a step towards achieving a great goal in line with our strategy and further strengthens our position as a leading and responsible network in the healthcare sector.”
Receiving this certificate reflects the state-of-the-art warehouse facility which carries out all operations of receiving, handling, storing, and delivering medical products flawlessly. The warehouse operates by a team of highly trained staff, who share YIACO’s strategy and mission in achieving community’s wellbeing by providing innovative and significant healthcare services.
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About YIACO
Founded in 1953, YIACO Medical Company, Kuwait’s leading marketing agent for multinational research-based pharmaceuticals manufacturers as well as medical and dental equipment, was established to cater to the modern healthcare system in Kuwait and abroad. A leading healthcare network, YIACO Medical Company has successfully diversified in heath sector with business divisions in pharmaceuticals, medical and dental equipment, as well as medical centers and a pharmacy chain. Listed in the Kuwait Stock Exchange since 2007, the organization has a proven track record in delivering intelligent and innovative solutions that keep patient and community wellbeing the center of its focus. For more information please visit www.yiacokuwait.com.
Contacts:
Kholoud El Sharkawy
Senior PR Manager
BPG Cohn & Wolfe
E-mail: kholoud@bpgcohnwolfe.com
Tel: +965 99553611
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