The First Congress of Turkic States on Endourology and the Third Congress of the Azerbaijan Endourology Society were held in Baku, APA reports.
The congress began with the playing of the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and the martyrs was then honored with a minute of silence.
Deputy Minister of Health Nadir Zeynalov said in his speech that healthcare occupies an important place among the reforms implemented in Azerbaijan in recent years. He noted that the introduction of compulsory health insurance has made many treatment methods and diagnostic services more accessible to the population.
Chairman of the Azerbaijan Endourology Society, Professor Rauf Naghiyev, said the congress is of great importance for the development of medical science in the Turkic world, strengthening mutual trust and ensuring sustainable scientific cooperation.
According to him, more than 230 Azerbaijani urologists and 37 prominent scientists from six countries are participating in the congress. In addition to invited speakers, 17 specialists from various countries have joined the congress on their own initiative. A total of 21 scientific presentations and two practical courses are planned as part of the congress.
Rector of Azerbaijan Medical University, Professor Garay Garaybayli, noted that the participants had gathered not only for the opening of a scientific event but also to mark the beginning of a new stage of cooperation in medical science across the Turkic world. He emphasized the importance of the congress for the application of advanced technologies and the development of minimally invasive surgery, innovative diagnostics and treatment methods.
The opening ceremony continued with an artistic performance.
Four panel sessions were held as part of the congress. The sessions discussed prostate diseases, modern treatment methods for kidney and urinary tract stones, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, as well as innovations in endoscopic procedures.
The main purpose of the event is to share new treatment methods and international experience in the field of endourology among specialists.
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