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Head of Red Cross met with Azeri Health Minister

03 April 2006 [15:18] - TODAY.AZ
Jacob Kellenberger, the chair of the Red Cross, who has arrived in Azerbaijan with 2-day visit on Monday, met with Oktay Shiraliyev, the Azerbaijani Health Minister.

Cooperation in the tuberculosis struggle was discussed at the meeting, the ministry press-service told Trend.

The minister has stated the necessity to provide more drugs to correctional facilities and diseased persons. Besides, a number of prophylactic works has to be carried out.

Strengthening of cooperation, launching joint programs and conduction of trainings aimed to prepare experts with the tuberculosis struggle were discussed at the meeting.

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