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Memorandum of Understanding between India and Maldives for Health

The Union Cabinet gives approval for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Maldives which was signed on cooperation in the field of Health.

 

MoU envisages:

i. Exchange & training of medical doctors, officials, other health professionals and experts;

ii. Assistance in development of human resources and setting up of health care facilities;

iii. Medical and health research development;

iv. Management of healthcare sector and public health services;

v. Procurement of generic and essential drugs and assistance in sourcing of drug supplies;

vi. Health promotion and disease prevention;

vii. Traditional and; complementary Medicine

viii. Telemedicine;

ix. Any other area of cooperation as may be mutually decided upon.

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