INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi and his Indian and Uzbek counterparts have explored the capacity for the expansion of health
cooperation, holding different meetings.The authorities satisfied on the sidelines of the eighth conference of health ministries of member
states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Xian, China, the health ministry site reported.During the conference with Punya
Salila Srivastava, the Indian Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the two sides highlighted the improvement of joint
efforts in the health sector, especially in making medicines, establishing vaccines, traditional medicine, and medical training.Lauding
India's achievements in the health sector, Zafarqandi announced the nations readiness to cultivate collaboration with India in the pointed
out fields, particularly supplying pharmaceutical raw materials.Highlighting the two nations capabilities in conventional medicine thanks to
their indigenous teachings, the official stated, Iran is willing to exchange knowledge, experiences with India, along with conduct joint
research in conventional medicine.The health minister proposed promoting cooperation on main healthcare, as well.The Indian authorities, for
her part, described the previously signed arrangement between the 2 countries, saying that India is willing to broaden cooperation with Iran
in various fields of the health sector.Uzbek health minister, Asilbek Khudayarov, in a meeting with Zafarqandi stressed the friendly
relationships between the two nations, voicing Uzbekistans preparedness to further partnership with Iran in the health sector, particularly
health tourist and cancer treatment
The official also requested for increasing ties through exchanging professors and postgraduate students.Referring to the registration of
Iranian medicines carried to Uzbekistan, Khudayarov proposed that Iranian business produce medicines in Uzbekistan to facilitate the
procedure of registering medicines and accessing the West Asia market.For his turn, Zafarqandi said Iran is prepared to establish ties with
Uzbekistan in all fields, including liver transplant, cancer treatment, cell and gene therapy, cardiovascular surgery, and health tourism,
which paves the way for the growth of health diplomacy, too.Health minister participating in 8th SCO meetingA delegation headed by
Zafarqandi is taking part in the eighth meeting of the health ministries of member states of the SCO.The health ministers of China, India,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, and some senior managers of the World Health Organization are
participating in the meeting, as well, Mehr news firm reported.The week-long occasion, which kicked off on April 24, will be held under the
theme promoting sustainable health development and sharing a healthy future
It will concentrate on subjects such as boosting the durability of health systems through primary healthcare (PHC), risk management and
medical emergencies, improving health services utilizing digital technologies such as telemedicine and artificial intelligence, along with
boosting cooperation on the advancement of traditional medicine.In the 8th meeting of the health ministers of the member states of the SCO,
two files, consisting of the declaration of the 8th Meeting of the SCO health ministers and the SCO medical emergency action plan, will be
signed.Zafarqandi is arranged to talk and hold talks with health ministers of member states of SCO on methods to improve health ties.On the
really first day of the see to China, April 24, Zafarqandi participated in a conference entitled health based upon improvement and
development: brand-new opportunities for Iran-China cooperation in the field of medical technology.Given the development of the two nations
in the field of pharmaceutical basic materials, medication, and medical devices, Zafarqandi revealed optimism that the medical collaboration
in between Iran and China would expand, and practical and executive actions to be taken following President Masoud Pezeshkians check out to
China.During the meeting, some 18 Chinese pharmaceutical, medical, and health center equipment production companies presented their items
and proposed partnerships in medical manufacturing, transferring innovation, and conference Iran's needs.The seventh conference of the
health ministers of the member countries of the SCO was kept in March in Kazakhstan.Environmental health and wellness of drinking water were
the main topics of the three-day event
Three files were signed for promoting cooperation on safe drinking water and sewage management, in addition to embracing comprehensive
policies and fundamental steps to enhance healthcare in member states from 2025 to 2027
This short article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
