Court of Auditors Report Highlights Healthcare System Challenges
The Court of Auditors’ report for 2021 sheds light on various challenges facing the healthcare system. The report emphasizes the need for improved resource management, infrastructure strengthening, and better coordination between stakeholders.
Key Findings and Recommendations:
Human Resources:
– Shortage of healthcare personnel, with a gap of 47,000 doctors and 56,000 nurses/technicians by 2035.
- Unequal distribution of resources based on subjective criteria, leading to disparities.
– Need for a recruitment and mobility strategy to address shortages and ensure equitable distribution.
Medicines:
– Legal framework for medicine pricing and authorization needs updating and streamlining.
– Development of local pharmaceutical production is crucial.
Health Monitoring and Early Warning:
– Strengthening of the existing system is necessary.
– Regular simulation exercises should be conducted to prepare for health risks.
National Program for High Blood Pressure:
– Need for a robust institutional framework with improved governance.
– Update treatment protocols, provide necessary resources, and ensure regular medicine supply.
– Improve program monitoring and coordination across care levels.
Conclusion:
The Court of Auditors report underscores the need for comprehensive reforms to address the challenges facing the healthcare system. By implementing the recommended measures, the government can ensure a more efficient, equitable, and sustainable healthcare system for the population.