TEHRAN – The health ministry in cooperation with Japan has held an online elderly care course within the framework of a former agreement aiming to improve medical services in Iran through Japan’s medical management models.

Organized by Fujita Health University, the course was held on October 7. Mohammad-Hossein Niknam, the deputy health minister for international affairs, Tamaki Tsukada, the Japanese ambassador to Iran, and Peyman Saadat, the Iranian Ambassador to Japan, were among the participants. 

Saying that Iran is among the countries with the highest medical standards, Tsukada highlighted the significance of health in the two countries and said the course aims to share experiences and successful programs that have been implemented in Japan to improve the knowledge and awareness of the participants, the health ministry’s website reported.

The official also announced Japan’s readiness to develop ties in all other fields of health with the country.

Niknam, for his part, said that the cultural and historical ties of the two countries as well as their high capacities are key factors in enhancing cooperation in all aspects of the health sector.