Qatar’s Minister of Public Health, Mansoor bin Ebrahim al-Mahmoud, met with Dr. Seungkwon Hong, president of the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) of South Korea, during the World Bio Summit held in Seoul. The discussions centered on South Korea’s health insurance systems, focusing on methods for reviewing and assessing healthcare services, as well as the deployment of digital platforms for payment processing and claims evaluation.

The dialogue also emphasized opportunities for sharing expertise and enhancing cooperation in training and capacity-building initiatives between the two countries’ health sectors.

In addition to the meeting, Minister al-Mahmoud toured the Samsung Medical Centre, where he received an overview of the institution’s advanced medical technologies. The briefing highlighted the centre’s specialized care capabilities, its integration of artificial intelligence in clinical applications, and ongoing innovations in medical treatment.

This engagement reflects Qatar’s interest in leveraging international expertise to advance its healthcare infrastructure and improve service delivery through digital transformation and medical innovation.