Saudi Arabia and Morocco partner for better healthcare
The governments of Saudi Arabia and Morocco have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate on improving healthcare services
The MoU was signed on 16 August in Rabat by the Saudi Minister of Health, Fahad Al-Jalajel, and his Moroccan counterpart, Khalid Ait Taleb, Minister of Health and Social Protection.
The agreement will see the two countries cooperate on the goal of “health transformation”, according to a statement by the Saudi government, with the aim of “improving the quality of health services and enhancing prevention against health risks”.
This includes an exchange of expertise and scientific research, as well as cooperating to support and improve “therapeutic and preventative medicine, digital health, and pandemic management”.
Saudi Arabia also signed a similar MoU with the Thai government to support the development of the medical tourism industry earlier this year.
Oliver Cuenca
Oliver Cuenca is a Junior Editor for Voyageur Group, joining in 2021. He writes for both ITIJ and AirMed&Rescue, covering a range of topics including international travel and health insurance, medical assistance provision and air medical transportation. He also serves as Title Editor of the Assistance & Repatriation Reviews. Oliver holds an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University, as well as a BA in English with Creative Writing from Falmouth University.
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