Iranian health minister to attend SCO meeting

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iran's Health Minister Bahram Einollahi is set to leave for Kazakhstan on Tuesday to attend the 7th Health Ministers meeting of the Shanghai Corporation Organization (SCO) member states.

Einollahi is scheduled to give a speech at the 7th Health Ministers meeting of the Shanghai Corporation Organization (SCO) in Kazakhstan.

The meeting will focus on environmental health and promoting healthy drinking water.

Health Ministers from China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as the European Directorates of the World Health Organization, will participate in the meeting.

Einollahi will also meet with the Health Minister of Kazakhstan to discuss and establish joint health cooperation between the two nations.

During the 7th Health Ministers meeting of SCO member states, representatives of the member countries will sign three documents, including cooperation in safe drinking water and wastewater disposal. Additionally, comprehensive plans and basic measures on healthcare for member countries for 2025-2027 will also be signed.