The CHU Nedir Mohamed hospital in Tizi Ouzou, Algeria, is set to launch bone marrow transplantation services in the near future. This announcement was made on the sidelines of the 8th National Pharmacy Days, which took place at the hospital's auditorium. The new service will enable leukemia patients and those requiring specialized care to undergo bone marrow transplants at the hospital.
According to Dr. Maacha, the hospital aims to introduce this service by 2020. To prepare for this, the EHU hospital in Oran, which specializes in bone marrow transplants, will share its expertise with the CHU Nedir Mohamed hospital. Dr. Maacha explained that the goal is to learn how to manage these transplants at a lower cost.
The CHU Nedir Mohamed hospital is also planning to introduce pharmacovigilance services soon. This was announced by Pr Daoudi, president of the hospital's scientific council, during his opening speech. He also mentioned that Dr. Maacha has been invited to present at the upcoming French pharmacy days in April, where he will discuss the management of epilepsy patients.
The 8th National Pharmacy Days, which focused on the current state of hospital pharmacy in Algeria, brought together specialists from across the country. The event included several presentations and communications from renowned national and international experts. Participants included university professors, practitioners, and specialists from various hospitals, such as the CHU Mustapha Pacha in Algiers and the EHU in Oran.
The event was attended by prominent figures, including Mr. Mouzaoui, director-general of the CHU Nedir Mohamed hospital, and Pr Messaoudi, dean of the faculty of medicine at the Mouloud Mammeri university. They emphasized the importance of pharmacists' involvement in patient care, highlighting that pharmacy is a medical specialty that requires a multidisciplinary approach.
During the event, several former professors who had taught at the CHU Nedir Mohamed hospital were honored, including Pr Rachid Denin, Dr. Said Khelil, and Pr Bouzid Kamel. The atmosphere was marked by a sense of knowledge, science, medicine, research, and conviviality.
The launch of bone marrow transplantation services at the CHU Nedir Mohamed hospital is a significant development for the region. The hospital's efforts to expand its services and improve patient care are ongoing, with a focus on collaboration and knowledge-sharing with other specialized institutions.
Key points
- The CHU Nedir Mohamed hospital will launch bone marrow transplantation services by 2020.
- The hospital will also introduce pharmacovigilance services soon.
- The 8th National Pharmacy Days brought together specialists from across Algeria to discuss hospital pharmacy and share expertise.
