India, Morocco sign MoU on cooperation in the field of health further taking the friendly relations ahead

NewsBharati    13-Sep-2017
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New Delhi, September 13: India and Morocco friendly relations go back to 1956 when India supported the decolonization of Morocco at the United Nations. The MEA have stated, “India and Morocco have enjoyed cordial and friendly relations over the years of bilateral relations with significant growth and depth.” And yesterday, both nations have taken a step ahead in the field of health. The Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the green signal for signing an MoU between India and Morocco. 

 
 
The MoU covers the following areas of cooperation:- 
i) Non-communicable diseases, including child cardiovascular diseases and cancer; 
ii) Drug Regulation and Pharmaceutical quality control;
iii) Communicable Diseases; 
iv) Maternal, child and neonatal health; 
v) Hospital twinning for exchange of good practices; 
vi) Training in administration and management of health services and Hospitals; 
vii) Any other area of cooperation as may be mutually decided upon. 
A working group will be set up to further elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation of this MoU.