On December 10, 2014, the International Forum titled “Healthy Youth, Healthy Future” was held, organized by Sağlam Ailə Medical Center, the National Assembly of Youth Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan (NAYORA), and AVROMED Company, with the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the State Committee for Family, Women and Children’s Affairs, the Association for the Support of the Development of Gynecology and Perinatology, and the International Union Against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI).
During the forum, discussions focused on:
The national leader Heydar Aliyev’s contributions to the development of healthcare in Azerbaijan, medical education, and support for healthcare professionals
The successful reforms implemented under President Ilham Aliyev in the field of health
The importance of raising youth in a healthy environment
The official part of the forum was opened by Intigam Babayev, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, who spoke about youth health issues, prevention of drug addiction, AIDS, and other negative phenomena.
Key participants and speakers included:
Vusal Guliyev, Head of the Youth Organizations Sector of the Public and Political Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration
Farhad Hajiyev, Executive Director of the Youth Foundation under the President of Azerbaijan
Aynur Sofiyeva, Deputy Chairperson of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children’s Affairs
Leyla Yolchiyeva, Deputy Head of the National Drug Prevention Office
Shahin Seyidzade, Chairman of NAYORA
They shared insights on ongoing health initiatives in Azerbaijan.
In her speech, Nigar Rustamli, Head of the Public Relations Department of Sağlam Ailə Medical Center, emphasized:
“The name 'Healthy Family' reflects purity and promotes family values. The primary duty of youth is to first be healthy and then build a family. A healthy family is a key factor for a healthy future and generation.”
The second part of the forum featured academic presentations from invited medical experts and professors from Germany, Austria, Azerbaijan, Russia, the United Kingdom, Croatia, Estonia, and Ukraine. The discussions focused on the latest scientific achievements in sexual and reproductive health and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
The event gathered 500 participants, including government officials, private sector representatives, youth organizations, and both local and international experts.
