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Implementation of a minor surgery program in primary care significantly increased procedures, from 95 in 2022 to 945 in 2024. This change led to a 43.8% reduction in hospital-based minor surgeries, decreasing average waiting times, total delay, and the number of patients awaiting surgery. The initiative improved overall healthcare delivery by enhancing problem-solving capabilities in primary care and alleviating hospital workload pressures.
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