29 May 2019 - Minister of Health of Montenegro Kenan Hrapović and his counterpart of the Republic of North Macedonia Venko Filipče signed the Memorandum of Understanding in the field of health and medical sciences, which has been harmonised on the basis of mutually expressed interest to formalise the cooperation of the two countries in this area.
The Memorandum stipulates the realisation of cooperation through the exchange of information in the field of health, medical personnel, as well as direct cooperation between medical faculties, medical chambers and other healthcare institutions.
Taking into account the existing spirit of friendship and mutual assistance in bilateral cooperation, the two health ministers expressed satisfaction with the signed agreement, which will further strengthen cooperation in the field of health and medical sciences, on the basis of equality, reciprocity and mutual interest.
The implementation of this Memorandum will strengthen healthcare capacities and expand knowledge about the latest achievements in the field of medicine. In order to implement it, a joint committee will be set up, which will be in charge of the implementation of activities.
The bilateral meeting between ministers Hrapović and Filipče agreed on cooperation in the field of telemedicine between the Clinical Center of Montenegro and the Clinical Centre in Skopje. The meeting also discussed the possibility of rehabilitation of citizens of North Macedonia at the Institute of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Rheumatology "Dr Simo Milošević" in Igalo.
