Health Minister Masab Al-Ali held talks with his Turkish counterpart Kamal Memisoglu on ways to enhance bilateral health cooperation and develop joint coordination, on the sidelines of the 12th Turkish Medical Conference held in Istanbul.
Joint Medical Projects
The Ministry stated via its Telegram channel on Saturday that the meeting addressed the cancer hospital project in Aleppo, where necessary measures were discussed to accelerate preparations and begin implementation, contributing to expanding specialized medical services and improving care for cancer patients.
The two sides also discussed following up on the signed protocol regarding the Damascus Heart Disease and Surgery Hospital, to support the development of specialized services. The meeting also reviewed the reality of health services provided to Syrians residing in Turkey, including receiving free emergency services.
Supporting the Health Sector
The two ministers emphasized the importance of continuing coordination and joint work, building on existing areas of cooperation to support the health sector, develop medical services, and improve their quality. They stressed coordination mechanisms to meet their health needs and facilitate access to necessary care.
Health Minister Masab Al-Ali participated yesterday, Friday, in the proceedings of the "12th Turkish Medical Conference" held in Istanbul from the 29th to the 31st of the current month, attended by health ministers, heads of delegations, experts, and academics from several countries.
The conference serves as an international platform bringing together officials and experts to discuss the latest developments in the health sector, including artificial intelligence in medicine, scientific research, modern medical technologies, and mechanisms for building sustainable health systems capable of facing crises.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
Comments (0)