<p>The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and India are collaborating to further enhance cooperation in the medical field amid the coronavirus pandemic as part of their constant endeavour to foster knowledge-transfer and provide high-quality care to patients.</p>.<p>A meeting was held recently between Director-General of the DHA, Humaid Al-Qutami and the Indian Consul General, Dr Aman Puri to discuss the possible collaboration, according to a statement.</p>.<p>The statement said the DHA and India are collaborating to further enhance cooperation in the medical field amid Covid-19.</p>.<p>Al-Qutami highlighted the long-standing relationship between the UAE and India in several fields including the health sector, the statement said.</p>.<p>The two also discussed ways to explore and enhance cooperation between the two countries in the medical field.</p>.<p>Puri said that Covid-19 has reinforced the importance of collaboration between countries and health systems.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-unlock-30-rules-india-maharashtra-karnataka-delhi-tamil-nadu-mumbai-bengaluru-chennai-ahmedabad-new-delhi-total-cases-deaths-recoveries-today-covid-19-coronavirus-vaccine-covid-vaccine-updates-869265.html#1" target="_blank"><strong>For latest updates and live news on coronavirus, click here</strong></a></p>.<p>He discussed collaboration opportunities and knowledge-transfer in various medical fields particularly between the DHA and National Health Authority of India.</p>.<p>The two sides will discuss knowledge transfer, exchange of best practices and collaboration in all aspects of healthcare delivery in both countries, said the statement.</p>.<p>On August 18, Indian health officials held a webinar to discuss public and mental health, and to explore collaborative healthcare opportunities. In December 2019, a delegation headed by Al-Qutami had visited India on an official tour.</p>.<p>The delegation had visited several hospitals in India to explore collaborative opportunities.</p>.<p>Specific areas of collaboration included mental health, organ transplant, medical research, cancer care, cardiology, health innovation, mental health services and geriatric services.</p>.<p>India's Covid-19 count has crossed over 41 lakh. More than 70,000 people have died due to the infection in the country.</p>.<p>The UAE has so far reported 73,984 cases with 388 deaths.</p>
<p>The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and India are collaborating to further enhance cooperation in the medical field amid the coronavirus pandemic as part of their constant endeavour to foster knowledge-transfer and provide high-quality care to patients.</p>.<p>A meeting was held recently between Director-General of the DHA, Humaid Al-Qutami and the Indian Consul General, Dr Aman Puri to discuss the possible collaboration, according to a statement.</p>.<p>The statement said the DHA and India are collaborating to further enhance cooperation in the medical field amid Covid-19.</p>.<p>Al-Qutami highlighted the long-standing relationship between the UAE and India in several fields including the health sector, the statement said.</p>.<p>The two also discussed ways to explore and enhance cooperation between the two countries in the medical field.</p>.<p>Puri said that Covid-19 has reinforced the importance of collaboration between countries and health systems.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-unlock-30-rules-india-maharashtra-karnataka-delhi-tamil-nadu-mumbai-bengaluru-chennai-ahmedabad-new-delhi-total-cases-deaths-recoveries-today-covid-19-coronavirus-vaccine-covid-vaccine-updates-869265.html#1" target="_blank"><strong>For latest updates and live news on coronavirus, click here</strong></a></p>.<p>He discussed collaboration opportunities and knowledge-transfer in various medical fields particularly between the DHA and National Health Authority of India.</p>.<p>The two sides will discuss knowledge transfer, exchange of best practices and collaboration in all aspects of healthcare delivery in both countries, said the statement.</p>.<p>On August 18, Indian health officials held a webinar to discuss public and mental health, and to explore collaborative healthcare opportunities. In December 2019, a delegation headed by Al-Qutami had visited India on an official tour.</p>.<p>The delegation had visited several hospitals in India to explore collaborative opportunities.</p>.<p>Specific areas of collaboration included mental health, organ transplant, medical research, cancer care, cardiology, health innovation, mental health services and geriatric services.</p>.<p>India's Covid-19 count has crossed over 41 lakh. More than 70,000 people have died due to the infection in the country.</p>.<p>The UAE has so far reported 73,984 cases with 388 deaths.</p>