UAE Minister of Health Dr. Hanif Hassan Ali and Korean Minister of Health and Welfare Chin Soo Hee signed here today, a memorandum of understanding on cooperation and exchange of experiences between the Ministries of Health in both countries.
Prior to the signing of the MoU, Dr. Hanif Hassan welcomed the Korean Minister and the accompanying delegation, and alluded to the developing relations and joint cooperation between UAE and S.Korea in various fields.
He also pointed out that the development of relations between the two sides in the health sector would contribute significantly in strengthening this important sector through exchange of experiences and mutual visits between medical, technical and administrative staff .
The two sides also discussed ways of activating the memorandum of understanding in the health sector and explored the ways for cooperation in the areas of hospital management and exchange of knowledge and expertise in the field of health insurance.
The two sides also agreed to form a joint committee for monitoring, follow-up and coordination and to determine the priorities for cooperation. The committee will comprise three members from each side and will meet at least once an year alternatively in UAE and S.Korea.
The five-year agreement also provided for promoting the development of cooperation in various fields in the healthcare sector on the basis of reciprocity and mutual benefit and in accordance with the laws and regulations in both countries.
It also calls to promote cooperation in areas of common interest such as health policy and management, health care in hospitals, adoption of new technologies and medical equipment in the field of health care, e-health, medical and pharmaceutical research, development in manufacturing of biotechnology products and other areas of common interest.
The parties also agreed to facilitate the exchange of information in the areas of regulatory legislation related to health care and medical science as well as new technological developments in the field of modern medical equipments.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Salem Al Darmaki Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Amin Al Amiri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for medical practices and licensing and other senior officials.
WAM