Baku:Effective collaboration between Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population and the World Health Organization (WHO) is extending to the provision of rehabilitation aids, as stated by Minister Anar Aliyev during a meeting with Hande Harmanci, Head of the WHO Country Office in Azerbaijan.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the Ministry reported that the types of rehabilitation aids funded by the state budget have been aligned with WHO classifications, increasing from 57 to 130 types in recent years. These efforts are part of broader social reforms initiated under the guidance of President Ilham Aliyev, with a focus on disability and rehabilitation systems.
Minister Aliyev emphasized the importance of joint activities with WHO, noting that the successful cooperation has built a foundation for even broader collaboration in the future. The meeting also highlighted reforms in compulsory health insurance, the implementation of innovative solutions, and efforts to enhance the accessibility and flexibility of services.
Hande Harmanci expressed positive views on the social reforms in Azerbaijan and the ongoing cooperation between WHO and the Ministry. The meeting explored further opportunities to improve management in the compulsory health insurance sector.