Ministries of Public Health and Labor and Social Affairs Meet on Health Services for Vulnerable Groups
Molavi Noor Jalal Jalali, the Minister of Public Health, met with Molavi Obaidullah Aminzadeh, Deputy Minister of Social Affairs in the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs.
The Ministry of Public Health stated that the discussions focused on addressing health issues faced by orphans, unaccompanied children, and women, as well as expanding health services and providing support to vulnerable individuals.
Minister Jalali said during the meeting that efforts are underway to resolve the health problems of citizens, particularly vulnerable groups, in a timely manner.
Both sides agreed to establish a joint committee to prepare a draft memorandum of understanding aimed at delivering standard health services in orphanages and support centers.
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