Mikheil Sarjveladze Met with the Deputy Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Georgia’s Minister of Health, Mikheil Sarjveladze, met with the Deputy Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

According to the Ministry of Health, the parties discussed the long-standing partnership between the relevant agencies of Georgia and the U.S., as well as the successes achieved in the field of public health as a result of this cooperation.

Mikheil Sarjveladze highlighted the importance of collaborating with the CDC, noting that this partnership has the potential to yield significant results for the country.

Future priorities were also addressed during the meeting. It was noted that cooperation between the parties will increasingly focus on joint efforts to combat infectious diseases, strengthening Georgia’s sustainable capabilities, and ensuring mutual benefit. The meeting was also attended by: First Deputy Minister of Health Irakli Sasania; Head of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health Irakli Furtseladze; Chargé d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy Courtney Austrian; and representatives from the Ministry of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.