Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh has emphasized the urgent need to implement all provisions of the public tender, focusing on direct contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers and streamlining documentation processes to ensure timely completion.
During a meeting with Acting Health Minister Ramadan Abu Jinnah and key health and financial officials, Dbeibeh addressed the progress and challenges of the public tender and reiterated the importance of the national project, which has been stalled for years.
He highlighted the necessity of completing the installation of the drug distribution system by the General Information Authority and mandated that distribution and monitoring be conducted exclusively through this system.
The PM also directed the National Cancer Control Authority to coordinate with relevant bodies to ensure the provision of necessary medications for cancer patients.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Public Tender Committee confirmed significant progress, especially in cancer, diabetes, and kidney medications, and assured commitment to contracting with global manufacturers to ensure product quality.
