The Minister of Health, Firas Hawari, discussed on Tuesday with the Libyan Ambassador, Abd al-Basit al-Badri, means of strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in healthcare.
During the meeting, Hawari stressed the importance of boosting ties between the Jordanian and Libyan ministries of health, exchanging expertise, supporting medical residency programs and training and continuing medical education programs between Jordanian and Libyan doctors. He also underlined the importance of holding scientific meetings and medical conferences at the regional and international levels.
The two officials discussed medical care provided to Libyan patients in the Kingdom.
Hawari and al-Badri also tackled a potential revision of the treatment costs for Libyan patients in Jordanian hospitals that are contracted with the Libyan Health Office, as well as the possibility of facilitating visa procedures for the entry of Libyan patients.
Source: Jordan News Agency