President Al-Mashat stresses need to pay attention to medical education

President of the Supreme Political Council Mahdi Al-Mashat on Saturday stressed the need to pay more attention to medical education to provide the health sector with qualified cadres to enhance the level of health services, which will help reduce travel abroad.

During his meeting with Minister of Public Health and Population Dr. Taha Al-Mutawakel, President Al-Mashat discussed the level of performance in the health sector, and the difficulties facing this sector as a result of the aggression and the blockade.

President Al-Mashat was briefed on the health sector strategy 2022-2025, which included presidential directives and general directions.

He stressed the importance of continuous evaluation of the performance of public and private centers and hospitals, and improving the level of medical services provided to patients in a way that contributes to alleviating their suffering.

President Al-Mashat urged the necessity of controlling prices in hospitals, finding a mechanism to control drug prices and working to provide a strategic drug stock.