الثلاثاء 13 ماي 2025

Algerian-South Korean Cooperation: A Partnership to Digitize the Health Sector

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By: Hana Saada
Algerian-South Korean Cooperation: A Partnership to Digitize the Health Sector

BY: Hana Saada

Algiers- In a groundbreaking stride towards modernizing the healthcare landscape, the Algerian Ministry of Health, represented by Minister Abdelhak Saïhi, and the South Korean ambassador to Algeria, Yu Ki-jun, convened for a meeting on Monday. The outcome of this meeting promises to be a transformative partnership that will reshape the healthcare sector in both nations.

As the world moves rapidly towards digitalization, the Algerian-South Korean collaboration sets an inspiring precedent. The agreement, currently in preparation by a joint working group, will be expeditiously signed in the pursuit of advancing healthcare technologies and practices in Algeria. Acknowledging the momentous significance of this partnership, both parties have vowed to catalyze the process to yield swift benefits.

During the meeting, the Minister of Health and the South Korean ambassador took stock of the existing cooperation between the two countries in the healthcare domain. A press release from the Algerian Ministry of Health emphasized that this meeting was marked by a spirited discussion of partnership opportunities and a resolute commitment to nurture and endorse them.

The South Korean ambassador underlined his nation’s eagerness to elevate the level of partnership and bilateral cooperation, citing Algeria as “a strategic partner in Africa.” This expression of intent underscores the immense potential both nations recognize in each other. South Korea, renowned globally for its technological prowess and innovative prowess, sees Algeria as a beacon of collaboration in the continent.

Minister Abdelhak Saïhi, representing the Algerian government, affirmed the nation’s willingness to support and nurture the burgeoning partnership across diverse facets of the healthcare sector. He highlighted key areas including training, preventive healthcare, and most notably, digitization. The latter, a transformative force sweeping through global healthcare, holds the potential to enhance patient care, streamline administrative processes, and unlock unprecedented insights into public health trends.

The alliance with South Korea, a trailblazer in digital advancements, is poised to bestow Algeria with a cutting-edge advantage. South Korea’s pioneering strides in digital health technologies place it among the leading nations in the field. The nation’ success stories in telemedicine, electronic health records, and AI-powered diagnostics exemplify its proficiency and potential to shape the future of healthcare.

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