BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 12. Azerbaijan's Health
Minister Teymur Musayev held a meeting with a delegation from the
Asian Development Bank (ADB) led by Christine Engstrom, Director of
Sectoral Department 3 (SD3), Trend reports via the country's Ministry of
Health.
According to the information, the Minister of Health noted that
the Azerbaijani government has identified the sustainable
development of the healthcare system, the modernization of medical
infrastructure, and the provision of quality medical services to
the population as priority areas. Teymur Musayev emphasized that in
recent years, significant steps have been taken in the country to
modernize medical facilities and implement digital solutions.
The minister also emphasized that cooperation with the Asian
Development Bank makes an important contribution to the more
effective implementation of healthcare reforms and the application
of international best practices. Teymur Musayev noted the
importance of future joint initiatives on innovative projects,
particularly in the areas of developing regional medical
infrastructure and strengthening the capacity of medical
personnel.
In turn, Christine Engstrom praised the reforms being
implemented by the Azerbaijani government in the healthcare sector
and emphasized the ADB’s readiness to support these efforts. She
noted the strategic importance of cooperation with Azerbaijan in
terms of human capital development and the implementation of social
sector projects, expressing interest in new joint initiatives,
particularly in the areas of maternal and child health, medical
workforce training, and the introduction of innovative medical
technologies.
