Bahrain Exhibition.. Head of Health Supervision reviews the role of quality standards in addressing challenges
Dr. Taha, Chairman of the General Authority for Health Accreditation and Control, confirmed that surgical complications affect up to seven million patients annually, although many of them can be avoided if quality standards are adhered to within hospitals, and medication treatment errors represent A major challenge, as it leads to global economic losses estimated at about 42 billion dollars annually.
Taha added that statistics indicate that in low- and middle-income countries, people suffer 15% of patients suffer from hospital-acquired infections, a challenge that requires effective infection control strategies within these facilities.
This came during his participation in the activities of the third session of the "Exhibition and Conference" Manama Health" Hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain with the aim of supporting partnerships between Bahraini, regional and international companies in the fields of medical industries and promoting innovation in the health sector, in the presence of Lieutenant General Dr. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health, Dr. Jalila bint Al-Sayyid Jawad Hassan, Bahraini Minister of Health, and Ambassador Reham. Abdel Hamid, Egyptian Ambassador to Bahrain, and an elite group of Arab health experts And globally.
In a high-level discussion session on issues of improving the quality of health services and developing them at the regional and global levels, Dr. Taha affirmed, in his response to a question by Dr. Maryam Al-Jalahma, Chairman of the Hospital Authority. The Bahraini government said that the General Authority for Health Accreditation and Control represents a fundamental pillar for achieving comprehensive health coverage in Egypt.
Dr. Taha explained that the authority, which was established under the Comprehensive Health Insurance Law of 2018, works To ensure the quality and safety of health services in accordance with the highest international standards, the authority was able to develop 7 sets of health standards that received accreditation from the International Society for Healthcare Quality (ISQua), in an achievement that is a testimony to Egypt’s commitment to aligning its health system with international best practices.
Taha pointed out that the authority is not limited to accrediting health facilities only, but rather its efforts extend to organizing and monitoring the quality of service provision, as well as building the capabilities of institutions and their employees to ensure Achieving care Integrated and fair health care, reaching all segments of society.
In his speech, Dr. Taha reviewed the global challenges related to patient safety, pointing to the shocking numbers according to the latest World Health Organization reports on Patient Safety issued in May 2024, explaining that one in ten patients worldwide is exposed to harm while receiving health care in health facilities, making the harm caused to patients inside these facilities one of the most prominent causes of death and ill health, and more than Half of these accidents could be prevented if safety and quality standards were strictly applied.
Dr. Taha stressed that these numbers reveal the extent of the challenges facing health systems globally, both at the health level and Or economic, stressing the importance of investing in enhancing quality and safety standards to reduce harm and improve the efficiency of health systems.
Dr. added. Ahmed Taha said that the current global economic challenges require an increased commitment to health care quality standards, pointing out that improving efficiency and rationalizing health spending has become an urgent necessity to reduce waste and ensure the sustainability of health systems in the face of accelerating economic changes.
Dr. Ahmed Taha concluded his speech by emphasizing Egypt’s commitment to achieving universal health coverage For all Egyptians, noting that the General Authority for Health Accreditation and Control contributes with all health institutions in Egypt, led by the Ministry of Health and Population, in building an integrated health system based on the needs of the patient, and taking into account achieving a balance between efficiency and quality, to become a role model in the field. Health reform at the regional and global levels.
For her part, Dr. Maryam Athbi Al Jalahma, CEO of Government Hospitals and President of the Conference, indicated that The conference represents an ideal opportunity to enhance international cooperation, explaining that the conference this year will host prominent speakers and experts from brotherly and friendly countries to exchange experiences and enhance Bahrain’s position as a hub for medical innovation.
Al Jalahma stated that the conference witnesses this The year includes discussion sessions and scientific workshops covering multiple specialties such as radiology, oncology, laboratories, emergency and health technology, in addition to launching innovative initiatives in the field of smart hospitals and medical devices.
About 100 exhibiting companies and 5,000 visitors from experts, specialists and investors in the health sector from various countries of the world participate in the conference, which is organized by the Bahraini Supreme Council of Health over a period of 3 days. The conference aims to enhance international cooperation in the fields of health technology, encourage innovation in smart hospitals, and support local, regional and international partnerships.
