Baku: An international scientific-practical congress, marking the 90th anniversary of the Azerbaijan State Advanced Training Institute for Doctors named after Aziz Aliyev, has commenced in Baku. The opening ceremony was held at the Heydar Aliyev Center, supported by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The event focuses on the Institute’s history, scientific and educational activities, and modern achievements in postgraduate medical education.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Minister of Health Teymur Musayev delivered an address by President Ilham Aliyev to the congress participants. The congress aims to discuss new scientific and practical achievements in medical science, enhance physicians’ professional knowledge and skills, and contribute to the scientific development of young doctors.
Chairman of the Health Committee of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis Ahliman Amiraslanov highlighted the Institute’s 90-year contribution to Azerbaijan’s healthcare history. He noted the significant contributions of the Institute’s scientists, doctors, and educators to Azerbaijani medical science.
Chairman of the Congress and Rector of the Institute, Nazim Panahov, mentioned the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, awarding Institute employees with the ‘Taraggi’ Medal, as a recognition of their effective activity. A documentary film on the Institute’s history and activities was also screened at the event.
The congress includes two plenary sessions and five scientific panels on various medical fields. Experts from countries including Trkiye, Great Britain, Uzbekistan, Russia, Georgia, Iran, Denmark, and Germany are participating, delivering scientific reports and discussing modern approaches in medical science. The congress will continue until December 20.