Belarus’ Healthcare Minister in favour of integration of digital technologies in CIS healthcare sector

The 37th meeting of the CIS Healthcare Co-operation Council has taken place in St. Petersburg, attended by a delegation from Belarus headed by Healthcare Minister Aleksandr Khodzhaev, sb.by reports citing the Belarusian Healthcare Ministry spokesperson Yulia Borodun

“International co-operation in the field of healthcare is an integral part of our overall strategy to ensure a healthy future for all countries of the Commonwealth,” Mr. Khodzhaev stressed. “We face common challenges that require joint solutions for further development of the medical field, especially given the current geopolitical situation.”

The department’s press service said that Mr. Khodzhaev made proposals to the CIS Concept of Co-operation in the field of public health protection. This includes the introduction and development of information technologies, interaction in the spheres of medicine and pharmaceuticals, joint scientific research in the field of medicine and pharmaceuticals.

Referring to the Belarusian experience of co-operation with colleagues, the official noted that in recent years we have been actively working on the creation of compatible national telemedicine systems, enabling us to share our experience and technologies in the field of diagnosis and treatment. Future work should focus on the integration of digital technologies to improve accessibility and efficiency of medical care, as well as to create a single platform for sharing health information, epidemiological data and new treatment methods. This will make it possible to respond quickly to emerging threats to public health and adapt to changing circumstances.