GANJA CITY: The South Korean government has provided advanced medical equipment to Ganja City Integrated Hospital in Azerbaijan, marking another milestone in the longstanding partnership between Azerbaijan’s State Agency on Mandatory Health Insurance and South Korea. This initiative continues to strengthen healthcare services in Azerbaijan through significant investments in medical technology and training.
According to Trend News Agency, Zaur Aliyev, chairman of the State Agency on Mandatory Health Insurance, emphasized the importance of the project during an event. He stated that the main goal of this collaboration is to improve the accessibility and quality of medical services within Azerbaijan’s compulsory health insurance framework. The newly supplied equipment will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality and modernity of healthcare services provided.
Further elaborating on the impact of this cooperation, Vugar Gurbanov, Chairman of the Azerbaijani Administration of the Regional Medical Divisions (
TABIB), noted that substantial projects are being carried out to develop the professional skills of healthcare workers and to equip them with modern medical tools. Gurbanov highlighted that such initiatives are instrumental in ensuring the sustainable development of the healthcare system and safeguarding the health of the Azerbaijani populace.
The South Korean Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Lee In-Yong, pointed out the critical role of modern medical devices in treating cardiovascular diseases, which are a significant health concern. He mentioned that the embassy is actively involved in this project, aiming to bolster the effectiveness of medical services related to cardiovascular health.
Ilkin Ismayilov, Director of Ganja City Integrated Hospital, expressed his gratitude for the support, which includes a wide range of essential medical equipment. The hospital received items such as a defibrillator, anesthesia machine, ventilator, patient monitor, surgical lamp, operating table, electrosurgical unit, surgical as
pirator, instrument set, and infusion system. Additionally, the intensive care and resuscitation units were equipped with intensive care beds, patient monitors, a resuscitation ventilator, a defibrillator, suction apparatus, and a pediatric ultrasound device.
The total value of the medical equipment provided by the South Korean government is estimated at $500,000. This assistance is part of a series of support measures from South Korea, including previous donations of medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic and for maternal and child health services.