Azerbaijani Ministry of Health seeks to expand cooperation with ADB

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Health is interested in expanding cooperation with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Minister of Health Teymur Musayev said during a meeting with Candice McDeigan, Director of the Permanent Mission of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Azerbaijan.

Report informs referring to the Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan that the minister said the cooperation with the bank in various fields is of particular importance in terms of applying best international practices.

Musayev also stressed that the use of digital technologies is the basis of reforms in the healthcare system of Azerbaijan: "Improving the healthcare system, especially its digitalization and the development of human capital, is a priority issue for our country."

In turn, McDeigan expressed support for the reforms carried out in the healthcare system of Azerbaijan. She noted that during the current year, ADB will complete the development of a draft Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) with Azerbaijan for 2024-2028, which will determine the long-term priorities of the ADB-Azerbaijan partnership, including in the healthcare sector.

During the meeting, the parties discussed potential areas of cooperation during the next CPS period, as well as cooperation on the development of digital health in Azerbaijan.