Cooperation opportunities with the World Health Organization in the field of compulsory health insurance discussed

Cooperation between the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population and the World Health Organization (WHO) also covers the system for providing rehabilitation aids. In recent years, the types of rehabilitation aids provided in Azerbaijan at the expense of the state budget have been grouped in line with the WHO classification, and their number has increased from 57 to 130.

Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population Anar Aliyev made the remarks during a meeting with Ms. Hande Harmanci, Head of the WHO Representative Office in Azerbaijan, at the Ministry.

He highlighted the steps taken in recent years to improve the disability and rehabilitation systems as part of the social reforms implemented in the country under the instructions of President Ilham Aliyev.

It was emphasized that particular importance is attached to joint activities with the WHO as part of these reforms, while the successful experience of cooperation provides a solid basis for broader cooperation in the period ahead. Information was provided on the reforms being implemented in the field of compulsory health insurance, the introduction of innovative solutions, and efforts to improve the efficiency and accessibility of services.

Ms. Hande Harmanci expressed positive views on the social reforms implemented in Azerbaijan and on cooperation between the WHO and the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population. The meeting discussed opportunities for cooperation with the WHO to improve governance in the field of compulsory health insurance.