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36 LOCAL NEWS AWEMainta Diahuebs, 2 November 2023
Meeting between Minister Dangui Oduber and the director of ImSan, Mr. Rajnherc
To Strengthen Healthcare and Explore Collaborations
with Clinics and Universities in the Region
ON Tuesday afternoon, Minister of Tourism and Public primary healthcare. This will be accomplished through the
Health, Mr. Dangui Oduber, and the Ministry of Health held implementation of the so-called “HOED” (House Doctors
meetings with the director of ImSan, Mr. Rajnherc, to reach Under One Roof), consisting of three local general practi-
a consensus and collaborate in reinforcing the healthcare tioners, set to commence in the first quarter of 2024. HOED
structure in Aruba. Various ideas and points were discussed will fortify primary healthcare and increase accessibility to
to improve a sustainable healthcare system. those in need of such care, a significant achievement that
Minister Dangui Oduber and ImSan management are proud
The Minister explained that one of the discussed projects of.
is to expand the “general practitioner training” to create
opportunities for our local students who have completed Finally, Minister Oduber explained that ImSan is the first
their “basic medical degree” in the region, recognized by hospital in the entire Dutch Caribbean region to receive
AruBIG, to continue their specialization as “general prac- accreditation from the “Joint Commission International
titioners” in Aruba. This is certainly excellent news for (JCI).” The Minister emphasized that the standards set
enhancing the quality of healthcare. by ImSan for the quality of medical care in Aruba are on
a global level. JCI accreditation not only focuses on the
Minister Dangui Oduber’s focus is on advancing healthcare quality of care and services, which are of utmost impor-
improvement. To achieve this goal, they discussed potential tance, but also prioritizes patient and employee safety,
collaborations with accredited and renowned clinics from setting the highest possible standards. The JCI accredita-
Colombia. One of the discussed projects involves attracting tion also creates opportunities for Aruba to further explore
more doctors and specialists, for example, ophthalmolo- the medical tourism sector.
gists, to provide additional services to our people.
The management of the Ministry of Public Health is committed
Another piece of good news is the continued investment to improving the quality of care and services. The primary
in Aruba’s medical professionals. This time, the focus will goal is to ensure continuous investments in healthcare to
be on strengthening our local future doctors, reinforcing keep expenses manageable and sustainable.
