Government Accelerates Pediatric Healthcare System Improvement... Medical Community Meeting Amid Suspension of 'Uijeong Council'

Health and Welfare Minister Cho Kyu-hong is announcing the 'Pediatric Medical System Improvement Measures' at the Government Seoul Office Annex on the 22nd of last month. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

The government is continuously holding meetings with the medical community to strengthen the pediatric healthcare system. Although the 'medical-government consultation' has been suspended due to opposition from the medical community regarding the enactment of the Nursing Act, it is interpreted that separate opinion gathering has been initiated as urgent measures are needed to support essential medical care.

On the morning of the 14th, the Ministry of Health and Welfare met with the Korean Pediatric Society at Seoul City Tower in Jung-gu, Seoul, to share the progress of the 'Pediatric Healthcare System Improvement Measures' and to listen to opinions from the medical field.

Earlier, the Ministry announced the 'Essential Medical Care Support Measures' on January 31, and on the 22nd of last month, it announced the Pediatric Healthcare System Improvement Measures to strengthen the foundation of pediatric care. This meeting was organized to supplement the measures and ensure their prompt implementation.

Furthermore, on the 16th, the Ministry plans to hold a session to gather field opinions on strengthening the community pediatric healthcare system, including severe and emergency pediatric care as well as primary care. This session will involve medical organizations (the Korean Medical Association and the Korean Hospital Association) and community pediatric care medical staff.

Im In-taek, Director of Health and Medical Policy, stated, "Starting with this meeting, we will continuously communicate with the medical field to ensure that the Essential Medical Care Support Measures and Pediatric Healthcare System Improvement Measures are implemented without setbacks and take root in the field." He added, "The government and the medical community will cooperate to build a pediatric healthcare system that provides seamless care from community primary pediatric care to severe, emergency, and inpatient treatment, so that both children and parents can feel reassured."

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