Damascus, Sept. 30 (SANA) Syria’s Health Ministry and the Norwegian Aid Organization (Norwac) discussed plans to establish a specialized center for childhood cancer treatment as part of broader cooperation to strengthen healthcare services in the country.
Health Minister Musab al-Ali and Norwac Executive Director Kristil Haraldstad discussed the proposed integrated center during a meeting at the ministry’s headquarters in Damascus, the ministry said on its Telegram channel Wednesday.
The talks also covered support for blood banks and dialysis departments, with the proposed cancer center aimed at providing specialized care and easing the health and humanitarian burden on patients and their families.
Al-Ali said early detection of chronic diseases is a priority for the ministry and stressed the need for sustainable partnerships to strengthen the healthcare system and improve its ability to meet citizens’ needs over the long term.
He also highlighted the importance of drawing on international expertise to improve the efficiency of healthcare services.
Haraldstad said Norwac was ready to support Syria’s healthcare sector, particularly dialysis services and cancer detection and treatment, as well as efforts to strengthen health infrastructure and address urgent medical needs.
The Health Ministry and Norwac signed a memorandum of understanding in November last year to strengthen cooperation and support the development of Syria’s healthcare sector.
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