First Deputy Minister of Health of Armenia Lena Nanushyan and Deputy Minister Armen Gasparyan met with the representatives of the South Korean embassy and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

During the past year, constructive cooperation with South Korean partners was recorded, the Ministry of Health of Armenia informs Armenian News-NEWS.am.

Lena Nanushyan emphasized the study of the best South Korean practices, especially in comprehensive health insurance, improving the quality of medical services, and eHealth. Also, she highlighted the opening of the KOICA office in Yerevan, which will contribute to further cooperation.

And as a sign of mutual friendship and cooperation, the government of South Korea donated six ambulances to the Ministry of Health of Armenia within the framework of the official development assistance (ODA) 2024 program, with which the fleet of Armenia’s ambulance service will be updated.

"At this phase, when we are carrying out reforms in the ambulance sector [of Armenia], adding six more vehicles to the ambulance fleet will help to better fulfill the tasks set before us," said Deputy Health Minister Armen Gasparyan.

The chances of possible assistance in maternal and child healthcare in Armenia was also discussed.