Health Minister Holds Talks with Arab Counterparts to Enhance Health Cooperation
Manama: On the sidelines of the Ministry of Health's participation in Arab Health 2025 in the UAE: Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad Hasan, Minister of Health, met Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, UAE Minister of Health and Prevention. She highlighted the strong ties between Bahrain and the UAE and emphasized the importance of strategic cooperation to enhance healthcare services and achieve shared goals.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Hasan noted that Arab Health 2025 marks 50 years of excellence, supporting expertise exchange, investment, and showcasing advanced medical technologies. She also held meetings with Mansour bin Ibrahim Al Mahmoud, Qatar's Minister of Public Health; Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt's Minister of Health and Population; and Suleiman Al Dakhil, Director Manager of the Gulf Health Council. They discussed mutual health sector priorities and opportunities for collaboration.
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