Algerian Labor Minister Mohamed Hatat chaired a coordination meeting to assess the activities of the Public Economic Establishment for Occupational Health Services. The meeting aimed to evaluate the institution's performance and identify areas for improvement. According to a ministry statement, Hatat highlighted the need for a new impetus to be given to the institution's activities by adopting a more effective management approach.
The meeting, attended by central administration officials and institution executives, reviewed the tasks assigned to the institution in the field of occupational health. These tasks include ensuring medical follow-up for workers, conducting regular medical examinations, and employment screenings. The institution also provides support to employers in improving working conditions and preventing occupational diseases.
Hatat emphasized the importance of enhancing the quality of medical services provided by the institution and expanding its scope to benefit more workers. He also stressed the need to strengthen the institution's presence among various employers, particularly those without independent occupational health services. The minister instructed the institution to improve its organizational and technical capacities and optimize its human and material resources.
The minister highlighted that occupational health should not be limited to routine medical examinations but rather serve as an effective tool for protecting workers' health and preventing occupational risks. He encouraged institution executives to adopt a clear development vision based on modern management methods and improved performance quality.
Hatat also emphasized the importance of expanding partnerships with public and private economic institutions to enhance the institution's role in the national occupational health system. He recalled that protecting workers' health and preventing occupational diseases are fundamental components of the state's social policy.
The minister concluded by stressing the need for greater commitment and effectiveness in the institution's performance to improve occupational health services and promote a culture of prevention within economic institutions. He emphasized that the upcoming phase requires a more serious and efficient approach to achieve these objectives.
The Public Economic Establishment for Occupational Health Services plays a vital role in promoting occupational health in Algeria. The institution's activities are crucial in ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for Algerian workers. The meeting chaired by Hatat reflects the government's efforts to improve occupational health services and prevent occupational diseases.
Key points
- Algerian Labor Minister Mohamed Hatat emphasizes need for improved occupational health services.
- Minister Hatat instructs institution to enhance its organizational and technical capacities.
- Government aims to promote a culture of prevention within economic institutions.
