MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF HEALTH BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF QATAR

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The Government of the Republic of the Philippines, represented by the |
Department of Health,
And
The Government of the State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Public Health,

Hereinafter referred to as “the Parties”:

Recognizing the importance of cooperation in all areas of further promoting health services, medical research and experience;

Desiring to understand and enhance mutual relations in the field of health and medical research, disease prevention and control, ways of promoting well-being, application of new technologies, medicine and medical equipment, and other issues of mutual interest;

Have agreed on the following:

Article (1)
General Principles

Under this MoU, the Parties shall:

1.	Cooperate in all important fields of health.
2.	Support cooperation between institutions and individuals in both countries in the fields of medical sciences and public health.
3.	As far as possible, the Parties shall coordinate their positions and support joint activities with international health organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Article (2)
Areas of Cooperation

The Parties shall cooperate in the following areas:

	1.	Research in the healthcare field, including implementation of healthcare tasks, biomedical research, technology and healthcare systems, research on implementing primary healthcare delivery systems, the economics of long-term healthcare services, and alternative ways of extending healthcare beyond institutional settings;
	2.	Exchange expertise in the health field including communication, statistical methods, quality standards and healthcare financing;
	3.	Exchange of scientists, experts and other healthcare professionals, facilitating internships and advanced courses for both Filipino Citizens and Qatari Nationals to promote the principles of reciprocity and mutual benefit;
	4.	Nursing and first aid;
	5	Exchange health practitioners technology between the two Parties;
	6.	Compliance with quality, specifications, and the high standards when delivering healthcare services;
	7.	Exchange of scientists and healthcare professionals, including the exchange of visits between medical officers and specialists, based on the needs and requirements of each Party, with the aim of sharing expertise and information in the relevant medical and health fields, as need be; and
	8.	Any other fields to be agreed upon by the Parties.

Article (3)
Activities

Taking into consideration the laws, rules and regulations applied in both countries, the cooperation arising from this Memorandum may take any of the following forms:

	1.	Exchange of technical information;
	2.	Visits by specialists and consultants;
	3.	Joint researches;
	4.	Training; and
	5	Organization of seminars, workshops, symposiums and conferences to achieve the objectives of this Memorandum.

Article (4)

Financing

The Parties agreed that the activities referred to under this Memorandum of Understanding shall be financed with funds allocated under their respective budgets, subject to the availability of funds and in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable in each country. Each Party shall cover the expenses of its participation, unless appropriate alternative means of financing are available for specific activities agreed upon by both Parties.

Article (5)
Other Agreements

Cooperation fields stipulated in this Memorandum shall not affect any rights or obligations of any other international agreements concluded by either Party

Article (6)

Supervision and follow up

To provide adequate supervision and coordination between the activities stipulated in this Memorandum and ensure optimal conditions for the execution of such activities, the two Parties shall establish a Working Group comprising of representatives from both Parties. This Group shall meet alternately in the two countries preferably once a year.

The Minister of Public Health of the State of Qatar and the Secretary of The Department of Health of the Republic of the Philippines shall be responsible for the implementation of the articles of this Memorandum, in their respective countries.

Article (7)

Dispute Settlement

Any dispute arising from the interpretation or implementation of this MoU shall be settled amicably through consultations and negotiations between the Parties (through diplomatic channels).

Article (8)

Amendments

The provisions of this Memorandum or any of its texts may be amended upon mutual written consent of both Parties. Such amendments shall enter into force on the date of exchange of ratification documents in accordance with the applicable legal procedures in both countries.

Article (9)
Effectivity

This Memorandum shall enter into force on the date of exchange of ratification documents in accordance with the applicable legal procedures in the countries of the respective Parties. It shall remain in force for a period of one year, and shall, automatically, be renewed for further similar term or terms, unless either Party notifies the other in writing, through diplomatic channels, of its intention to terminate this Memorandum of Understanding, at least six months before the date of its termination or expiration.

The termination or expiration of this Memorandum shall not affect the ongoing activities and projects until their completion according to the specified schedule, unless the Parties agree otherwise.

In witness thereof, the undersigned representatives authorized by their respective Governments have signed this Memorandum.

This MOU is done and signed in the City of Doha on 16 April 2017 in two original copies, each in Arabic and English languages, both texts being equally authentic.

For the Government of	For the Government of
The Republic of the Philippines	The State of Qatar
Department of Health	The Ministry of Public Health

(SGD.)

Entry into Force: December 21, 2021

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