Syria, Iran to enhance cooperation in the health field
Damascus, (ST) – Minister of Health, Dr. Hassan Al-Ghabbash discussed with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Damascus Hussein Akbari means of enhancing cooperation between the two sides to develop the health sector, provide quality services to patients, and exchange experiences between doctors.
During a meeting held at the Ministry’s building today, Al-Ghabbash stressed the depth and strength of relations between the two countries at all levels.
He pointed to the importance of developing cooperation in the field of health care, medical and health education, scientific research and technology, medicines and medical equipment, developing pharmaceutical cooperation and medical equipment, and exchanging experiences.
In turn, Ambassador Akbari stressed the importance of activating bilateral cooperation in the health and scientific sectors between the two countries.
He also stressed the Iranian Ministry of Health’s efforts to enhance cooperation with the Syrian Ministry of Health in the field of pharmaceutical industries, medical equipment and supplies, scientific research, and the exchange of students and professors at the level of universities and research centers, as well as signing more memorandums of understanding in the health and scientific fields to be added to the previously signed agreements based on the laws and regulations of the two countries and according to available capabilities.
Raghda Sawas