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“There are also plans to increase the number of beds in the private sector by 25 percent, while there is also a thought to convert dental services for residents who currently hold health insurance to the private sector to reduce the pressure on public dental clinics, which has seen major developments in terms of expanding its services,” the minister added.
Kuwari said the prevalence rates of cancer in the country are in the normal range, noting that the medical services provided to cancer patients are very sophisticated, especially in the field of diagnosis and treatment. She said it takes 48 hours to refer those suspected of having cancer, which is far less than many developed countries which take up to a week. It also takes less than a week to begin treatment once the disease is confirmed. For his part, Assistant Minister of Health Affairs at the Ministry of Public Health Dr Saleh Ali al Marri gave a presentation on the status of the health sector, services and outstanding achievements, challenges and opportunities for further improvement and development.
Marri said the healthcare system has witnessed development and improvement over the past decades. The investment in new facilities, services and health technologies contributed to the development of infrastructure in the health sector to meet the health needs in light of the growing population.
Kuwari said the prevalence rates of cancer in the country are in the normal range, noting that the medical services provided to cancer patients are very sophisticated, especially in the field of diagnosis and treatment. She said it takes 48 hours to refer those suspected of having cancer, which is far less than many developed countries which take up to a week. It also takes less than a week to begin treatment once the disease is confirmed. For his part, Assistant Minister of Health Affairs at the Ministry of Public Health Dr Saleh Ali al Marri gave a presentation on the status of the health sector, services and outstanding achievements, challenges and opportunities for further improvement and development.
Marri said the healthcare system has witnessed development and improvement over the past decades. The investment in new facilities, services and health technologies contributed to the development of infrastructure in the health sector to meet the health needs in light of the growing population.
