Algiers Province: Executive meeting addresses local elections and healthcare expansion

Algiers Wali, Mohamed-Abdenour Rabehi, chaired an executive council meeting to oversee preparations for the upcoming local elections on November 28 and review the progress of healthcare projects in the capital. Regarding the elections, the Wali emphasized the need for rigorous coordination to ensure all logistical requirements are met. The health sector report highlighted a public infrastructure comprising 36 health centers, 92 polyclinics, and 158 treatment rooms, totaling over 7,400 beds, alongside private hospital capacity. The meeting also addressed public health issues such as blood bank management, rare diseases, and rabies prevention using the TNVR protocol. The status of new hospitals in Aïn Benian, Baraki, and Reghaïa was reviewed, with instructions issued to expedite ongoing works to improve local access to medical services. Furthermore, officials noted significant progress in the handling of citizen inquiries during the second quarter of 2026, marking an improvement in public service efficiency.