At the IV meeting of the Ministers of Health of the member and observer countries of the Organization of Turkic States, a final document was adopted - the Joint Declaration
At the 4th meeting of the health ministers of member and observer countries of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) held in Shusha, a final document—Joint Declaration—was adopted. The document outlines several key points, including the approval of the 2024 Action Plan for the OTS Working Group on Healthcare Cooperation. Additionally, it highlights important initiatives such as the establishment of a unified medical science space, the conduction of joint scientific research, and the development of standardized medical education across the member countries.
In addition, the Joint Declaration emphasizes the importance of developing unified digital healthcare standards within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) to enable cross-border exchange of patient data, in accordance with the national legislation of member and observer countries. The document also highlights the significance of the "Intent Protocol for the Establishment of the Türktransplant System" and the signing of Memorandums of Understanding between the health ministries' research institutes and centers of OTS member and observer countries.
Based on the outcomes of the 4th meeting of the health ministers, it was decided that the next meeting of OTS health ministers will be held in Kazakhstan.
