The Algerian Red Crescent (CRA) is launching a multidisciplinary medical caravan to serve the residents of Bordj Badji-Mokhtar from June 2nd to 6th. This initiative underscores Algeria's commitment to enhancing healthcare services and making them more accessible to all citizens, particularly those in remote areas.
Algerian Red Crescent medical caravan Bordj Badji-Mokhtar
The solidarity caravan will cover both communes within the wilaya: Bordj Badji-Mokhtar and Timiaouine. It comprises nine practitioners specializing in dermatology, cardiology, internal medicine, gynecology-obstetrics, orthopedic surgery, urology, otolaryngology, and general medicine, as detailed by the caravan's coordinator, Mehdi Belaouer.
Activities will commence at the Tati-Ghali mixed public hospital in the wilaya's capital commune. Subsequently, the caravan will move to the 1st of November polyclinic in Timiaouine, located 150 km east of Bordj Badji-Mokhtar, on Thursday. The community of Abane-Ramdane, situated 50 km east of Bordj Badji-Mokhtar, will also receive medical attention, including examinations, consultations, and the distribution of essential medications. Approximately 9,000 medication units have been allocated for the region's inhabitants.
This medical caravan aims to bring specialized healthcare closer to the population, conduct vital medical examinations and consultations, manage pathologies, and provide health advice and recommendations. It is a significant step in reinforcing solidarity efforts and improving healthcare access for residents in underserved areas, reflecting Algeria's dedication to the well-being of its citizens.
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