India and Suriname to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to encourage cooperation through joint initiatives and technology development in the health sector. Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given an approval for the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Health of the Government of the Republic of Suriname on Cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine.
The bilateral MoU will strengthen bilateral ties between the countries and leads towards achieving Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) by way of sharing of expertise in public health system, and by promoting mutual research in various relevant areas. Salient features of MoU includes exchange and Training of medical doctors, officials, other health professionals and experts, assistance in development of human resources and setting up of health care facilities, Short term training of human resources in health, Regulation of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and cosmetics and exchange of information.
It also enables Promotion of business development opportunities in pharmaceuticals, Procurement of generic and essential drugs and assistance in sourcing of drug supplies, Procurement of health equipment and pharmaceuticals products, Tobacco control, Promotion of mental health, Early detection and management of depression, Digital health and Tele-medicine and any other area of cooperation as may be mutually decided upon the requirement.
First tiger ladies of Corbett Tiger Reserve, gender equality in the wildlife tourism
Cabinet approves SEBI to sign bilateral MoU with CSSF, Luxembourg
