UPA and Dakahlia Health Directorate Host Training Workshops on Unified Procurement System
Dakahlia, 02-05-2023 – In line with the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement, Medical Supply, and the Management of Medical Technology (UPA)’s crucial role in activating and implementing the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) system, the Authority collaborated with the Dakahlia Health Affairs Directorate, under the patronage of Undersecretary of Health Dr. Sherif Makin, to host two intensive training workshops.
These workshops focused on integrating and utilizing the Unified Procurement System for requesting pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and medical devices.
Training for System Adoption and HTA Readiness
The training sessions were attended by approximately 63 healthcare workers from the Dakahlia governorate. Participants received comprehensive instruction on:
- Effective use of the unified procurement platform (MedIQ).
- Correct completion of the medical devices request form.
- Proper use of the medical device maintenance request form.
The sessions were led by a multi-disciplinary panel of experts, including the Director of the General Department of Training and Community Awareness and a Training Supervisor from the Customer Service Department, as well as an engineer from the Medical Device Maintenance Department, all representing the UPA. They were joined by Eng. Ahmed Elsadawy, Planning and Equipment Installation Consultant, and Eng. Rania Ahmed, a member of the Central Administration for Technical Support from the Ministry of Health.
Ensuring Quality and Optimal Resource Utilization
The successful execution of these training workshops is paramount to the UPA’s strategy, which emphasizes capacity building to ensure the optimal utilization of current resources and adherence to the principles of HTA. By standardizing the requesting and maintenance process, the UPA is directly supporting the highest quality of healthcare delivery across the governorate.
At the conclusion of the workshop, Dr. Sherif Makin, the Undersecretary of Health, extended a message of thanks and appreciation to all participants for their dedication to elevating the capabilities of health sector employees. He stressed that maximizing the effective use of resources is essential for guaranteeing the quality of healthcare services provided to the Egyptian public.
