SP 6 billion for Chronic Diseases Annually- Health Minister

On May 10, 2013

DAMASCUS,(ST)_ Health Minister Dr. Saad al-Nayef said the ministry pays 6 billion Syrian pounds SP annually for ensuring free medicines for patients with chronic and common and diseases including diabetes.

During a tour on Damascus pre-marriage medical examination clinic , the Minister stressed the importance of pre-marital check-ups to ensure having a healthy family for the newly wed.

He noted Ministry ‘s cooperation with the Syrian Medical Association in launching pre-marriage medical examination clinics in all provinces to provide blood tests and health advice at nominal prices not exceeding 2500 SP for the couple, through the cost exceeds SP 9 thousands .

In 20-12, Damascus Pre-marriage medical examination clinic received 54 thousand visitors, 2718 persons found infected and were given necessary free medical treatment.

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