Mp Faraj Zaban Al- Arbeed Urged Health Minister To Amend The Bylaws On Overseas Medical Treatment

MP Faraj Zaban Al- Arbeed has urged Health Minister Dr Jamal Al-Harbi to amend the bylaws on overseas medical treatment to ensure all citizens who need to undergo treatment abroad are covered. He said the new regulations do not include illnesses which have no cure in the country such as serious infertility, some nervous system diseases, effects of clots and severe fractures. He pointed out that physical therapy services here continue to deteriorate, while hospital appointments usually take a long time – up to several months and some patients need natural treatment which is not available in the country; especially among children, those injured in accidents and those who suffered from stroke or chest problems.

He argued the abolition of overseas natural treatment services is an uncalculated decision, considering there has been no improvement in services provided in the country unlike those offered by therapeutic clinics in medically developed countries. He said the cost for overseas natural treatment is not that high and it will not be a burden on the Health Ministry’s budget, so there is no justification for its cancellation.

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He stressed that overseas treatment is the constitutional and legal right of Kuwaitis, especially when the treatment for those in critical condition is not available in the country. He emphasized the need to end the suffering of Kuwaiti patients caused by the abusive acts of overseas treatment committees and to cancel decisions that deprive citizens of the right to undergo treatment abroad if there is no cure for their illness in the country.

SOURCE : ARABTIMES

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