Health minister chairs meeting to discuss conditions, priorities
A meeting held today in Sana'a, chaired by the Minister of Health and Environment, Dr. Ali Shaiban, discussed the performance evaluation of the implementation plan for urgent government priority projects.
The meeting, which included undersecretaries of the Ministry, directors of health offices, and hospital authorities via video conference, reviewed aspects related to school visits and summer courses to enhance health awareness among students.
He addressed the status of private medical facilities and the pricing of medical services, aspects related to updating the Private Medical Facilities Law, the current situation of hospital authorities, and requirements for improving their performance.
During the meeting, the Minister of Health emphasized the need to quickly implement plans and projects related to the priority and reform plan for the health sector, and to combine efforts to address emergencies and implement the required interventions.
He emphasized the need to raise the level of performance, improve services, strengthen oversight, supervision, and follow-up, and ensure everyone has a sense of responsibility to enhance the role of the health sector in facing challenges.
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