By John Lee.
A cooperation programme between Iraq's Ministry of Health and Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche has been signed to develop specialist medical care in the country.
According to the Ministry of Health, the signing took place on Monday, with Dr Hani Al-Aqabi, the Ministry's Technical Deputy, signing on behalf of Minister of Health Abdulhussein Aziz. Dr Ayman Haj Ibrahim, Roche's country director for Iraq, signed on behalf of the company. Also present were Swiss Ambassador Dr Peter Nielsen, and Dr Ahmed Al-Abadi, director of the Directorate of Specialist Centres.
The programme covers:
- Development of diagnostic mechanisms through the provision of modern equipment and supplies supported by artificial intelligence technologies
- Specialist training programmes for medical and health staff
- Health awareness initiatives
- Support for eye disease and haematology hospitals and specialist centres
(Source: Iraqi Ministry of Health)
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