Health Minister concludes official visit to France after signing several memoranda of understanding.

The Minister of Health, Fahd Al-Jalajel, concluded his official visit to France, which included Paris and Lyon. During the visit, the Minister signed several memoranda of understanding, met with French ministers and officials, visited Lyon, and met with the director of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, Dr. Elisabeth Widerpas. They discussed enhancing cooperation in cancer research, innovation, and global health.

The visit also involved exploring the agency’s programs and research initiatives, discussing the potential for activating scientific and technological partnerships to support joint efforts to address cancer-related health challenges. The high-level delegation accompanying the Minister took a tour of the World Health Organization’s training platform (WHO Academy) and held discussions on mechanisms for preparing and training healthcare personnel to meet future requirements.

The three-day visit to France by the Minister of Health reflects both countries’ commitment to improving the quality of healthcare services and promoting innovation for their people. The visit included several bilateral meetings with French ministers and senior government officials, as well as meetings with leaders in the healthcare sector and representatives of the French business community.