During the inspection visit he made to this southern wilaya, Saihi affirmed that a 60-bed hospital will be built in In Guezzam. “Preparations for the construction of a 60-bed hospital are underway for the benefit of the populations of this wilaya”, stressing that “this establishment will be equipped with the latest generation and high quality medical equipment, under the supervision of doctors specialists in various specialties, in addition to strengthening the health sector with 4×4 ambulances intended for desert areas”.
Furthermore, the minister reiterated that the inspection visit allowed him, as well as the accompanying delegation, to inquire closely about the health situation of people infected with malaria and diphtheria, and the reality of the health sector as a whole.
This decision follows the appearance of an outbreak of diphtheria and malaria which required the mobilization of medical teams from the north of the country to treat those affected and the launch of a vaccination campaign to prevent the spread. of the disease.
