TIRANA, Dec 7 /ATA/ Minister of Health and Social Welfare Evis Sala held a meeting today with Qatar’s Minister of Public Health, Mansoor bin Ebrahim bin Saad Al Mahmoud, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum.
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the health sector, sharing best practices, and identifying areas with potential for joint projects.
During the discussions, Minister Sala emphasized that transforming the healthcare system is Albania’s main challenge, outlining three strategic priorities: improving the management of health services to enhance quality and patient access; integrating social welfare and healthcare services to build a unified and effective model of citizen care; and advancing digitalization and the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare as the foundation for a modern and sustainable system.
The minister stressed that the country needs to build a digital systems architecture that ensures interoperability—an essential component for the efficient functioning of the sector and for the development of advanced AI applications in healthcare.
She emphasized that this transformation will serve as the foundation for a sustainable, integrated, and innovation-driven healthcare system.
Furthermore, the discussion highlighted the importance of developing medical robotics in Albania as a strategic direction for enhancing treatments and surgical procedures.
Minister Sala stated that Qatar, with its advanced robotics system, represents an ideal partner for cooperation in this field, offering opportunities for training, expertise exchange, and joint development projects.
Both ministers expressed their willingness to continue institutional cooperation and agreed that the technical teams of the two countries will work in the coming months to advance new joint agreements and initiatives.
The Doha Forum, held this year on 6–7 December 2025 under the theme “Justice in Action – Progress Beyond Promises” and focused on health, finance, and global challenges, is a global platform for dialogue that brings together political leaders to discuss the critical issues facing the world and to build innovative, action-driven networks.
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