Islamabad, May 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pakistan and Iran have decided to form a joint working group to further explore opportunities in the health sector for further strengthening cooperation in this area. The decision was made during a meeting held between Minister for Health Abdul Qadir Patel and Minister of Health and Medical Education, Iran Dr. Bahram Einollahi, on the sidelines of World Health Assembly in Geneva.
The minister said Pakistan and Iran enjoy long-standing brotherly relations. Both countries have commonality of views on global public health issues and enhanced consultation and coordination would be useful. He said Pakistan believes there is a need for enhanced international cooperation and assistance to strengthen national health systems and to ensure all people enjoy the basic right to health.
Both sides also agreed to enhance cross border cooperation for infectious diseases control, exchange of experts for technical assistance on Universal Health Coverage focusing on strengthening public health and primary health care delivery.
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