Baku: Teymur Musayev, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Health, met with leading specialists of high international repute in headache disorders. The meeting was attended by renowned scholars from Denmark, Germany, Belgium, and Italy, including Professor Messoud Ashina, Professor of Neurology at the University of Copenhagen and former President of the International Headache Society; Professor Zaza Katsarava of the University of Essen, former President of the European Headache Federation; Professor Jan Versijpt, Head of the Neurology Clinic at Brussels University Hospital and member of the EHF Executive Board; Professor Gianluca Coppola of Sapienza University, a member of the Headache Panel of the European Academy of Neurology; as well as migraine and headache specialist Sarkhan Amirguliyev, co-founder of the Azerbaijan Migraine Specialists Public Association.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the meeting facilitated an exchange of views on modern methods of diagnosis and treatment of headaches and migraine, international clinical approaches in this field, as well as prospects for future cooperation. Minister Teymur Musayev emphasized the country’s leadership’s consistent attention to the healthcare sector, particularly the development of specialized medical services. He highlighted significant steps taken in neurology, including the diagnosis and treatment of headaches, as part of healthcare reforms in recent years under President Ilham Aliyev’s leadership.
The minister stressed the importance of cooperating with international experts to modernize the healthcare system, apply advanced international experience, and provide high-quality medical services to the population. Such meetings are seen as essential for enhancing the knowledge and skills of local specialists, strengthening scientific and educational ties, and promoting advanced treatment protocols.
The international specialists appreciated the healthcare reforms in Azerbaijan and expressed interest in expanding scientific and practical cooperation. They noted that headaches cause significant socio-economic damage and are among the top ten causes of disability worldwide. They emphasized the importance of professional training, accurate diagnosis, and simple lifestyle modifications for effective headache treatment. The meeting also addressed other issues of mutual concern.