Health minister, Libyan envoy discuss ties

AMMAN — The Minister of Health, Firas Hawari, discussed on Tuesday with the Libyan Ambassador, Abd al-Basit al-Badri, means of strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in healthcare, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.اضافة اعلان

During the meeting, Hawari stressed the importance of boosting ties between the Jordanian and Libyan ministries of health, exchanging expertise, supporting medical residency, training and continued medical education programs between Jordanian and Libyan doctors. He also underlined the importance of holding scientific meetings and medical conferences at the regional and international levels.

The meeting also discussed medical care provided to Libyan patients in the Kingdom.

Hawari and al-Badri also tackled a potential revision of the health care costs for Libyan patients at Jordanian hospitals that are contracted by the Libyan Health Office, as well as the possibility of facilitating visa procedures for the entry of Libyan patients.

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