Damascus, SANA-Health Minister, Dr.Hassan al-Ghabbash, discussed Monday with the Regional Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund organization (UNICEF) in the Middle East and North Africa, dele Khodr and her accompanying delegation, means to enhance health cooperation .
The two sides touched upon numerous health issues, particularly the reality of the pediatric departments in hospitals.
Al-Ghabbash highlighted the importance of coordination regarding the priorities of the health sector for the upcoming stage and the need to intensify efforts.
For her turn, Khodr voiced her appreciation for the work carried out by the Ministry, especially regarding combating cholera, and the efforts made that led to decrease in the number of infections, underscoring “UNICEF is ready for further coordination and cooperation to serve the health of citizens.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)