Cabinet approves MoU between India, Suriname for cooperation in health and medicine sector

Union Cabinet has approved a memorandum of understanding between India and Suriname for cooperation in field of health and medicine, an official statement said on Wednesday.

bilateral MoU will encour cooperation between India's health ministry and Ministry of Health of Government of Republic of Suriname through joint initiatives and techlogy development in health sector.

"It will strengn bilateral ties between India and Suriname. It will also lead towards achieving ‘Atma-nirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) by way of sharing of expertise in public health system, and by promoting mutual research in various relevant areas," statement said.

main areas of cooperation between two governments include exchange and training of medical doctors, officials, or health professionals and experts, assistance in development of human resources and setting up of healthcare facilities, regulation of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cosmetics, and exchange of information reon and promotion of business development opportunities in pharmaceuticals.

It also includes procurement of generic and essential drugs and assistance in sourcing of drug supplies, procurement of health equipment and pharmaceuticals products, promotion of mental health, digital health, and telemedicine, among ors, statement added.

(IM CREDITS:PTI)