Indo-Bangla joint push for healthcare

Sharing mutual concerns: India and Bangladesh

While Mr Ghulam Nabi Azad, union minister of health and family welfare signed the agreement on behalf of government of India, Dr AFM Ruhal Haque, health minister signed on behalf of the government of Bangladesh. Through this MoU, the two nations will promote the joint research, exchange of scientific insights, manpower and mainly the joint health campaigns.

The main areas of cooperation between the two governments will include: exchange of medical doctors, other health professionals and experts; development of human resources; exchange of information on health; medical and health research development; regulations of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and cosmetics; health promotion and disease prevention; fostering cooperation for the development of culturally sensitive and effective public and professional awareness campaign including clinical practices and best practices guidelines for healthcare providers and caretakers to benefit individuals and families touched by autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities; and others area of cooperation as may be mutually decided upon.

Further, the parties shall promote cooperation between the two countries in the fields of health and medical sciences through the following:

• Exchange of scientific materials and information
• Joint collaboration in the area of research in medical science
• Institution level cooperation in the field of medical treatment, scientific research and training
• Exchange of health specialists and professionals
• Participation of specialists/professionals in seminars, workshops, conferences and meetings to be organized by both the parties
• Training for doctors and health workers by both the parties in the areas where they have relevant expertise and excellence.