Saudi health minister begins visit to Australia

Saudi health minister began an official visit to Australia. (SPA)
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  • The health minister will meet with Saudi scholarship students in the healthcare field.

SYDNEY: Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel on Thursday began a visit to Australia that will include stops in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.

A series of meetings is scheduled to take place to discuss ways of bilateral cooperation in health, innovation and health investment, tha Saudi Press Agency reported.

The visit includes meetings with senior Australian officials to discuss bilateral cooperation in public health and healthcare digital transformation, explore investment opportunities, and expand partnerships between the health institutions of both countries.

The trip includes visits to healthcare facilities and specialized research centers, where Al-Jalajel will meet leaders in the health and biology sectors to review advanced experiences and expertise exchange, and explore cooperation horizons in innovation, health technologies, medical coding and ambulatory services.

The health minister will also meet with Saudi scholarship students in the healthcare field.