LONDON: Saudi Arabia and the Syrian Arab Republic agreed to strengthen health cooperation and support the exchange of expertise in the digital health sector.
A memorandum of understanding was signed in Riyadh on Sunday by Fahad Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel, the Saudi minister of health, and his Syrian counterpart, Musab Al-Ali.
Al-Jalajel said that the agreement aims to establish a robust health system in Syria, improve access to efficient health services and virtual healthcare solutions, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The agreement addresses strategic areas in the health sector, including emergency management, e-health, preventive medicine, therapeutic health, and health investment.
It includes training, expert visits, and the organization of conferences, seminars, and workshops. It is part of the Kingdom’s efforts to enhance regional and international health cooperation, solidifying its position as a premier center for virtual medicine and digital transformation, the SPA added.
