Damascus, SANA- Health Minister Dr. Hassan al-Ghobash discussed with Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Syria Barry Gilder, and his accompanying delegation means of bolstering cooperation in the health sector.

Al-Ghobash pointed out that the Ministry, despite all the challenges, continued to make exceptional efforts to continue providing basic and quality medical services to citizens till to date.

Al-Ghobash thanked the South African government for its assistance to mitigate the repercussions of the earthquake.

Gilder stressed his country’s keenness to help the Syrian people, provide them with the necessary health needs, and meet the ministry’s needs in the pharmaceutical industries.