News – Signature of a health agreement with GlaxoSmithKline

Dubai (Federation)

The Ministry of Health and Community Protection has signed an agreement with GlaxoSmithKline on the supply and recycling of strategic medical stocks in emergency situations, including several medical items to be used in case of emergency, Article 4 of the Ministerial Decree No. 39 of 2015.

The lists of drugs included in the Convention included several drugs for the treatment of respiratory diseases, neurological diseases, treatment of infections , diseases of the urinary and reproductive system, gynecology and obstetrics, diseases of the immune system, chronic diseases Other. Abdul Karim Abdullah Al Zarooni, director of the Department of Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Operations, signed the signing ceremony, signed by Sally Story, Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry, GSK Representative. Dr. Kareem Al Zarouni pointed out that the signing of the agreement is part of the strengthening of health and medical safety and the adoption of innovative policies to promote proactive plans and a response fast to emergency situations. For use, a joint working committee is set up to ensure coordination between the parties to implement this agreement and carry out visits to the institutions.