The Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Security, Mohamed Hattab, chaired a coordination meeting focused on reviewing the performance of the National Office for Equipment and Accessories for People with Disabilities (ONAAPH). During the session, the Minister emphasized the need to enhance service quality, noting that effective support goes beyond providing equipment and must include consistent technical follow-up and regular maintenance.
Mr. Hattab issued directives to simplify administrative procedures to reduce waiting times for beneficiaries. He also called for expanding local manufacturing of orthopedic devices to reduce reliance on imports while maintaining technical standards. Furthermore, the Minister stressed the importance of improving national service coverage, strengthening coordination with social security funds, and investing in specialized human resources to master modern medical manufacturing technologies.