Georgian President, WHO Director General discuss long-term cooperation, prospects for development partnership in healthcare sector

Results of the long-term cooperation between Georgia and the World Health Organization was discussed on Wednesday in a meeting between the Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director General of the World Health Organisation.

The meeting focused on the prospects for further development of the partnership in the healthcare sector.

The officials also reviewed the reforms implemented in the healthcare sector in Georgia with the support of the World Health Organization.

The official noted that this cooperation made a significant contribution to the development of the universal healthcare system, the implementation of primary healthcare reform, the improvement of pharmaceutical policy and the strengthening of the country's capacity in the public health sector.

The meeting highlighted the results achieved by Georgia in recent years, including the acquisition of the status of a malaria-free country, increasing access to innovative medicines and ongoing reforms in the digital healthcare sector.

The sides also emphasised Georgia's active involvement in the activities of the World Health Organization - membership in the organisation's Executive Board and co-chairing the Group of Friends of Universal Health Coverage.

The parties confirmed their readiness to continue cooperation in the future in strengthening the healthcare system, introducing modern standards, and deepening joint efforts in the field of global health.