The Union Cabinet approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India and the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene of Cote d’Ivoire. The MoU was aimed to enhance cooperation in the field of health. MoU Provision: The MoU will regulate drugs and pharmaceutical products. It covers various areas of cooperation, including the exchange & training of medical doctors, officials, other health professionals, and experts in the field of advanced medical technology, nuclear medicine, renal transplantation, cardiac surgery, nephrology, hemodialysis, and medical research. Both the countries will provide assistance in the development of human resources, setting up of health care facilities, Medical, and health research development. As per the MoU, the countries will work together to Procure generic and essential drugs and assistance in sourcing of drug supplies . The MoU provides provision for collaboration and research in the field of HIV/AIDS, development and improvement of the techniques and strategies for epidemiological surveillance, exchange of best practices in the field of primary health care and sharing of know-how on the management of hospitals and community healthcare centers. It will promote public health and share experiences in medical waste management . Both the countries will cooperate to promote health, prevent Non-Communicable Diseases, occupational and environmental health, and enhance Medical Research. Cote d’ivoire (Ivory Coast): President: Alassane Ouattara Prime Minister: Amadou Gon Coulibaly Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF) Official languages: French Capital: Yamoussoukro (Political), Abidjan (economic)
