TIRANA, Nov 4 /ATA/ In ten months, 47 thousand patients underwent surgeries up to the standards thanks to decontamination and sterilization techniques.
Minister of Health and Social Protection, Ogerta Manastirliu, said that 2019 recorded 7.3% more high- complexity surgeries as compared to the previous year.
Referring to the figures, the minister says that 12 percent more moderate – complexity surgeries have been performed as compared to 2018.
“47 thousand patients have undergone surgical procedures up to the standards. 7.3 % more high- complexity surgeries have been performed as compared to the past year. 12 % more moderate – complexity surgeries than last year.”
“9 sterilization plants have been invested in the country’s regional hospitals. More than 90,000 surgical kits are used by our surgeons,” said Manastirliu.
She said that no citizen has complained about the quality and timely service provision.
Earlier, minister Manastirliu said that more than 194 thousand surgical procedures has been performed in 153 decontaminated and sterilized operation rooms in compliance with high safety standards.
According to World Health Organization, hospital infections have dropped twice, adding that thanks to investments in regional hospitals today, citizens can have successful surgeries near their place of residence without having to come to Tirana.
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