Ibrahimi asks Minister of Health about the acute shortage of medical equipment in Berkane

Economy of the East

Mohamed Ibrahimi, a member of the Authenticity and Modernity team in the House of Representatives, sent a written question to the Minister of Health and Social Protection, under the supervision of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, about the acute shortage of medical equipment in health institutions in the Berkane region. The question comes in the context of parliamentary monitoring of the health sector in the eastern region.

The parliamentary memorandum revealed a severe shortage of medical equipment in the regional hospital of Draaq and health centers in the Berkane region, according to the local dialogue conducted by the region, according to the parliamentary memorandum. The shortage includes radiology and analysis equipment (Scanner), as well as equipment for the resuscitation of premature babies and pregnant women.

The state of health services in the region

The parliamentarian pointed to the acute shortage of medicines and medical supplies for emergency cases, as well as the lack of ambulance coverage for rural areas. He also raised the issue of the lack of inspection of the cleanliness of some health facilities and kitchens inside the regional hospital, and the lack of a special department for mental illnesses and addiction.

Parliamentary questions about development

Based on these facts, Ibrahimi posed a series of questions to the esteemed minister regarding the procedures and measures taken to expedite the opening of the new regional hospital and provide it with sufficient equipment.

He also inquired about the ministry's strategy to provide the aforementioned regional hospital and health centers with basic equipment, including scanners, medicines, laboratories and specialized equipment. He also asked about the plan to establish a mental health and addiction center, rehabilitate old health facilities, and improve the reception conditions in hospital facilities in the Berkane region.

It is noteworthy that the Authenticity and Modernity Team in the House of Representatives continues to follow up on the issue of health services in the region, as part of the parliamentary oversight of the performance of government sectors.