The Mauritanian capital, Nouakchott, is hosting the first edition of the Nouakchott Heart Valve Disease Conference, organized by the Mauritanian Heart Valve Association. The event was opened by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Health, Abdoul Salam Ould Cheikh Sadibou, who emphasized the importance of the conference in promoting cooperation and integration between medical expertise and scientific research. The conference brings together a number of doctors, researchers, and experts in the field of heart diseases.
In his speech, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Health highlighted the progress made by Mauritania in the field of heart surgery and interventional cardiology in recent years. He noted that this progress has contributed to expanding treatment opportunities and caring for patients within national health institutions, reducing the need for medical evacuation outside the country. The conference is part of the national efforts to protect citizens' health and improve the quality of health services.
The Secretary General also mentioned the strategic importance of the project to expand the National Center for Heart Diseases, which is expected to enhance the center's capabilities, increase its capacity, and develop its medical and specialized services. The project aims to meet the growing demand for healthcare in this field. The conference provides an opportunity to review the achievements of Mauritania in the field of cardiology and promote the exchange of experiences and experiments with partners.
The President of the Mauritanian Heart Valve Association, Farha Islem, highlighted the significant development witnessed by the national health system over the past decade. She attributed this development to the efforts of doctors and healthcare teams, as well as the evolution of medical equipment and capabilities. The provision of specialized health services within the country has contributed to reducing medical evacuation abroad and alleviating the financial and psychological burdens on Mauritanian families.
The President of the Tropical Cardiology Group of the French Cardiology Association, Jean-Jacques Monsuisez, praised the initiative, considering it a promising project that will achieve positive results in the fight against heart valve diseases. He noted that approximately 54 million people worldwide suffer from these diseases. Monsuisez expressed his congratulations to the Mauritanian Heart Valve Association on this initiative and commended their efforts in organizing the conference and promoting interest in this medical specialty.
The conference was attended by the Mayor of Tferg-Zeine Municipality and a number of researchers and doctors. The event aims to promote cooperation and exchange of experiences in the field of heart valve diseases. The Mauritanian government has made significant efforts to improve the quality of health services and protect citizens' health.
The conference is a significant step towards enhancing the national health system's capabilities in addressing heart valve diseases. It provides a platform for experts to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices in the field. The event is expected to contribute to the development of the national health system and improve healthcare outcomes for Mauritanian citizens.
Key points
- The conference aims to promote cooperation and integration between medical expertise and scientific research in the field of heart valve diseases.
- Mauritania has made significant progress in the field of heart surgery and interventional cardiology in recent years.
- The conference was attended by a number of doctors, researchers, and experts in the field of heart diseases.
