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Algerian Ministry of Health addresses chronic medical equipment failures with new measures
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The Algerian Ministry of Health has introduced a series of new measures to tackle the persistent breakdowns of medical equipment in hospitals. These measures include accelerating maintenance operations, securing the supply of spare parts, and deploying a digital platform for tracking failures. Minister of Health, Mohamed Seddik Aït Messaoudène, identified administrative delays in maintenance, supply chain issues, and a lack of technical supervision as the root causes, particularly affecting imaging devices. He emphasized that the problem is not with the equipment's quality but with these systemic inefficiencies. The Minister highlighted critical factors such as delays in signing or renewing maintenance contracts, and prolonged administrative procedures for acquiring essential spare parts. He also noted deficiencies in implementing preventive maintenance programs in some hospitals, attributing this to the technical weakness of local maintenance teams and improper handling of high-tech devices due to inadequate staff training. In response, the ministry has issued directives to expedite maintenance contract signings and strengthen preventive review protocols. Measures are also in place to remove obstacles hindering spare parts availability, with increased coordination with relevant sectors to streamline hospital supply. A new regulatory framework is being developed to facilitate the import of essential components. Since February, a centralized digital platform has been operation
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