Dr. Ahmed Taha, President of the General Authority for Health Accreditation and Control, witnessed the opening of the Egypt International Health Conference and Exhibition this morning, which is being held under the patronage of Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population, during the period from 10- October 12 at Al Manara International Conference Center, headed by Dr. Hazem Khamis, Director of Wadi El Nile Hospital, in the presence of Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, and Dr. Maya Morsi, Minister of Social Solidarity, Dr. Muhammad Maait, Chairman of the General Authority for Comprehensive Health Insurance.
After the opening, Dr. Ahmed Taha participated in an inspection tour of the exhibition held on the sidelines of the conference, which included the pavilion of the General Authority for Accreditation and Health Control, where he reviewed the role of the General Authority for Accreditation and Health Control in developing the system. Health through issuing the internationally approved standards for the quality of health services “ESCWA” For various types of health facilities and the journey to obtaining accreditation, stressing that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s directives for the Egyptian citizen to enjoy quality health services establish the strong relationship between quality standards and encouraging innovations in the field of health, which enhances the ability of health institutions to provide integrated services in line with the highest quality standards. Global.
The Chairman of the Health Accreditation and Regulatory Authority praised the organization of the conference, which is an important platform that brings together experts and investors in the medical sector, and accreditation bodies in the field of health care from various countries to exchange experiences and successful experiences in developing the health industry, comprehensive insurance coverage and the application of Quality and ensuring the sustainability of health systems.
During the activities of the first day of the conference, Dr. Ahmed Taha held a number of cooperation meetings at the Arab level, where he met with Dr. Ahmed Al Ansari, CEO of the National Health Regulatory Authority in Bahrain, Dr. Maryam Al Jalahma, CEO of Government Hospitals in Bahrain, and Dr. Wafa Tantoush, Chairman of the Health Institutions Accreditation and Monitoring Authority in the Libyan House of Representatives, to discuss cooperation with Bahrain and Libya in the field of training and introducing health care quality standards, at the Authority’s pavilion, which receives visitors in Hall 4 throughout the exhibition days.
The Chairman called for The General Authority for Health Accreditation and Control called for the launch of the Arab Association for Accreditation of Health Systems in the Arab Countries, with the aim of unifying efforts and exchanging experiences, stressing that the time has come to work together for a better health care future in the Arab world, during his participation in a discussion session entitled: Arab health care: Roadmap to the future", In the presence of Professor Tawfiq Khoja, Secretary General of the Arab Hospital Federation, Dr. Mohammed bin Hamdan, Director General of Drug Safety at the Omani Ministry of Health, and a number of experts in the health industry.
During a discussion session entitled: “Innovation in Health Care: Challenges and Creating Opportunities,” Dr. Ahmed Taha stressed the importance of Integrating innovation into the Egyptian healthcare system in line with Egypt’s Vision 2030, which places health at the top of its priorities, emphasizing the necessity of Adopting the latest technologies and innovations in the field of health care to build a smart and integrated health future, pointing to the collaborative relationship between innovation and quality of health care, which contributes to achieving a qualitative shift in the health sector.
He added that the standards of the Health Accreditation and Regulatory Authority (GAHAR) ) Encourages health institutions to adopt the latest technologies and innovations, as these standards include procedural aspects in addition to continuous evaluation of performance and the ability to keep pace with rapid developments in the field of health care.
And about the extent to which the goals of innovation and creativity coincide with the policies and procedures for implementing standards. Quality within the health system. Taha pointed out that the use of innovations in the field of health care such as precision medicine, remote care, and diagnosis supported by artificial intelligence leads to tangible improvement in patient outcomes, and thus, care becomes not only more accurate, but also more humane and more attentive to the details of each patient’s needs. He added that electronic health records and robotic surgeries work to improve the efficiency of health operations, which is the main focus of the GAHAR standards and an embodiment of the authority’s vision to simplify operations and reduce steps that may be subject to errors. He stressed that innovation here serves a higher goal, which is providing fast, accurate, and safe care in line with expectations. The patient and his needs.
He added that some innovations, such as real-time monitoring and automated alerts, not only enhance the quality of care, but also give health workers proactive tools that prevent disasters before they happen, and in this way, technology converges with safety standards to form a shield. A protector that protects patients and ensures rapid and effective interventions when needed. He continued: The GAHAR standards emphasize providing comprehensive care to every individual, regardless of their geographical location or social status, and in the same direction technological innovations such as “telemedicine” allow These groups that were previously marginalized have the opportunity to obtain equal and fair health care, pointing out that quality standards are not limited to improving operations within health institutions only, but extend to reach every citizen, which reflects GAHAR’s comprehensive vision.
In the same context, the Head of Health Accreditation and Oversight explained that health innovations that focus on reducing costs and improving efficiency are closely linked to GAHAR standards that seek to achieve healthcare sustainability, through value-based care models, which aim to improve prevention and reduce unnecessary interventions. It involves maintaining high standards of quality while avoiding excessive financial burdens on the health system, as well as the continuous development of GAHAR standards to keep pace with the latest medical innovations and technologies. Innovation here is not just a goal that is sought to be achieved, but rather a constant journey to redefine what it means to provide high-quality health care. Quality.
Participated in the dialogue session, Dr. Hazem Khamis, Dr. Ayman Al-Khatib, Vice President of the Egyptian Medicines Authority, Dr. Ahmed Al Ansari, CEO of the National Health Regulatory Authority in Bahrain, Dr. Maryam Al Jalahma, CEO of Government Hospitals in Bahrain, Dr. Ihab Abu Aish, Vice President of the General Authority for Comprehensive Health Insurance.
