Algerian Labor Minister Mohamed Hatab led a coordination meeting to assess the performance of the Public Economic Institution for Occupational Health Services. The meeting, attended by central administration officials and institution leaders, aimed to evaluate the institution's activities and explore ways to improve its services. According to a ministry statement, the gathering provided an opportunity to review the institution's tasks in preventing occupational health issues.
The institution is responsible for ensuring medical follow-up for workers, conducting regular medical check-ups, and providing employment and return-to-work medical examinations. It also supports companies in enhancing working conditions and preventing occupational diseases. Minister Hatab stressed the need for a more effective approach to managing the institution, focusing on improving medical service quality and expanding its scope.
Hatab emphasized that occupational health services should not be limited to routine medical check-ups but rather serve as a proactive tool for protecting workers' health and preventing occupational hazards. He instructed institution leaders to enhance organizational and technical capacities, optimize human and material resources, and develop coordination mechanisms with health and safety stakeholders.
The minister highlighted the importance of prioritizing prevention and early detection of work-related diseases. He called on institution leaders to adopt a clear development vision, modernize management methods, and improve performance quality. This vision should also involve expanding partnerships with public and private economic institutions to strengthen the institution's role in the national healthcare system.
The meeting concluded with Hatab emphasizing that protecting workers' health and preventing occupational diseases are fundamental components of the state's social policy. He urged institution leaders to demonstrate greater commitment and effectiveness in their performance to improve occupational health services and promote a culture of prevention within economic institutions.
The Public Economic Institution for Occupational Health Services plays a vital role in Algeria's healthcare system, providing essential services to workers. By enhancing its services and capacities, the institution can better support the country's economic development and ensure a healthier workforce.
The Algerian government's efforts to improve occupational health services reflect its commitment to protecting workers' rights and well-being. By prioritizing prevention and early detection, the government aims to reduce the incidence of work-related diseases and promote a safer working environment.
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- Algerian Labor Minister Mohamed Hatab emphasizes need to enhance occupational health services.
