RAMALLAH, Monday, May 20, 2024 (WAFA) –The Minister of Finance, Omar Al-Bitar and the Head of the Norwegian Representative Office in Palestine, Tor Neviste, today signed an agreement to support the health sector with the equivalent of $10 million provided by Norway.

During an event in the city of Ramallah, the Minister of Health Majid Abu Ramadan said in the presence of the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Muhammad Mustafa, that the agreement is dedicated to purchasing medicines and medical consumables, and also to support the treatment of thousands of patients in East Jerusalem hospitals.

Abu Ramadan expressed his appreciation to the Norwegian government, the Norwegian people and the representative office for all the support they provided and are providing, and for their quick response.

For her part, Visti said that the signing of this agreement aims to support the health sector in light of these difficult conditions, and is in line with Palestinian priorities.

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