Pakistan, Palestine sign agreement to boost medical collaboration, training and joint research
ISLAMABAD: The governments of Pakistan and Palestine on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand bilateral cooperation in health through joint collaborations in advanced medical fields, training opportunities and research, Pakistani state media reported.
Pakistan has extended help to the Palestinian people through medical scholarships and educational opportunities since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023. Hundreds of Palestinian medical students arrived in Pakistan last year to pursue higher studies on scholarships in the country.
The MoU between the two countries was signed by Pakistan’s Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal and the Palestinian ambassador in Islamabad, state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported.
“According to the Ministry of National Health Services, the MoU is designed to enhance collaboration in advanced medical fields, professional training, and joint research,” APP reported.
