Minister of Health Firas Hawari on Monday participated in the European Corporate Council on Africa and the Middle East conference, which tackled the epidemiological situation and the G20 group agenda.
In his remarks, Hawari spoke about efforts exerted by Jordan to address the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen the Jordanian health system and the national immunization campaign, in addition to recovery plans and the re-opening of sectors, a ministry statement said.
Around 60 countries participated in the conference, which was held in the Italian capital, Rome, including heads of states, health ministers and the Director of the World Health Organization. It aimed at taking steps to enhance cooperation between Europe, Africa and the Middle East, focusing on the key issues related to the G20 agenda and the global epidemiological situation.
The conference also dealt with the issue of limited access to coronavirus vaccines in most African countries and the Middle East, as well as the economic aspects of global cooperation, namely the financial issues of the poorest countries.
The European Corporate Council on Africa and the Middle East promotes the exchange of skills and knowledge with the target countries, especially in the health sector, in addition to the training of medical and health personnel, the development of medical skills and the organization of surgical missions managed by the San Donato hospital group.
SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AGENCY