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Saudi health minister signs agreement with Portugal to boost healthcare partnership

Saudi health minister signs MoU with his Portuguese counterpart to enhance healthcare cooperation and service development under Vision 2030.

Saudi health minister signs agreement with Portugal to boost healthcare partnership

A memorandum of understanding has been signed by Saudi Health Minister Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel and his Portuguese counterpart Ana Paula Martins. The document aims to bolster healthcare collaboration and service enhancement in both nations as part of Saudi Vision 2030.

During a meeting in Portugal, both ministers explored avenues to intensify healthcare cooperation, knowledge exchange, and practice sharing. They also discussed fostering strategic partnerships in innovation and health advancement.

The agreement covers establishing joint frameworks between the ministries of health and sharing expertise in healthcare, innovation, and digital transformations. These efforts are expected to boost efficiency and sustainability of health services in Saudi Arabia and Portugal.

Minister Al-Jalajel emphasized that this step aligns with the Kingdom's continuous pursuit of strengthening international health ties. It also supports the goals of the Health Sector Transformation Program under Vision 2030.

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