The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) received a delegation from Cuba to discuss improving cooperation and exchanging expertise in the health sector.

HE Dr. Amin Hussein Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health Policy and Licensing Sector in the Ministry discussed with the Cuban delegation prospects for supporting mutual investments in the pharmaceutical industry and attracting visiting doctors in rare specialties to the UAE.

They also explored avenues of collaboration in drug registration, stressing the importance of paving the way for concluding strategic partnership in the pharmaceutical industrial sector between both sides.

The Cuban delegation comprised of Héctor Igarza Cabrera, Director of North Africa and Middle East Division at the Cuban Foreign Ministry and Cuban ambassador to the UAE Roberto Blanco Dominguez, as well as other Cuban officials. A representative from the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation was also present.

Abdel Nasser Bensalem, Expert in Health Legislation, Dr. Rasha El Sayed Salama, Public Health Counselor and Dr. Rita Shalouhi, Expert in Pharmaceutical Policies, were also present.

Al Amiri emphasized that the UAE is willing to benefit from all global experiences and is keen to lay solid foundations for fruitful cooperation with all countries of the world to help enhance the efficiency of health and pharmaceutical systems worldwide.

He also briefed the visiting delegation about the UAE’s achievements made to promote the quality of healthcare services and the performance of medical cadres, affirming that the UAE is very interested in strengthening its strategic partnerships with international pharmaceutical companies.

“The UAE’s achievements in the health sector would not have been possible without its flexible legislative framework and excellent regulatory and supervisory services for the health sector, as well as the electronic and smart transformation of most licensing services and the import and export of medical products and means,” said Al Amiri

For their part, the Cuban officials said their country is keen to boost its relations with the UAE especially in the health sector through sharing expertise and exchanging medical delegations.

They also praised the UAE’s excellent health system, cutting-edge infrastructure provided to health facilities and the country’s ability to host regional and international medical exhibitions and conferences, adding that Cuba could be an appropriate gateway to reinforce the UAE’s role in the health and pharmaceutical field with Latin American countries.