Georgian Health Minister, WHO Europe Director sign 2024-2027 healthcare cooperation strategy
During his official visit to Geneva, the Minister also held meetings with healthcare sector representatives. Photo: Ministry of Health
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Georgian Health Minister Mikheil Sarjveladze and Hans Kluge, the World Health Organisation Regional Director for Europe on Wednesday signed a 2024-2027 healthcare cooperation strategy in Geneva within the scope of the WHO’s annual Assembly.
The Ministry said the document aimed to improve access for Georgian citizens to “equal, high-quality, inclusive and human-oriented” health services, reduce health-related factors and morbidity and strengthen prevention, preparedness and response capabilities.
The meeting also discussed joint projects and bilateral cooperation. Kluge emphasised the availability of medications for oncology patients in Georgia and noted the recent changes were “a great step forward” and an “important step” taken by the Minister and his office.
Sarjveladze noted the access to medications for cancer patients had become feasible after introduction of a direct purchase procedure for innovative medicines and noted a plan to obtain cancer treatment drugs has been proceeding in a close collaboration with the WHO’s Georgian office.
During his official visit to Geneva, the Minister also held meetings with healthcare sector representatives.
Georgian Health Minister Mikheil Sarjveladze on Tuesday discussed ongoing joint healthcare projects and future collaboration during a meeting with Kayla Laserson, the director of the Global Health Centre at the United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
Kakha Kaladze, the Mayor of Tbilisi and the Secretary General of the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Wednesday said the City Hall would fully finance transplantation of liver and bone marrow for patients.
Georgian Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili and Lesley Bearman Lahm, the Asian Development Bank Country Director for Georgia, on Wednesday signed a €46 million loan agreement for strengthening the healthcare system of the country.
Georgian Health Minister Mikheil Sarjveladze on Tuesday held an introductory meeting with representatives from the sector, heads of domestic clinics and a Healthcare Association to discuss ongoing reforms.