[1] The Ministry of Healthcare was established on June 17, 1918 by the decree of Council of Ministers of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic led by Fatali Khan Khoyski.

The first appointed minister was Khudadat Rafibeyli, who had graduated from Kharkov University in 1903 and was the most experienced surgeon in the country at the time.

Throughout the 23-month-long existence of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, 33 hospitals operated in Azerbaijani provinces with each having 1 doctor, 2 paramedics, 1 gynecologist and one nurse conducting vaccinations.

Due to the shortage, the Azerbaijani parliament included building of 35 new hospitals and 56 paramedical office in 1920 fiscal budget committing AZN 43,321,950.

State pharmacy and analytical laboratories was established in Baku in order to prepare medicines, bacteriological drugs, syrups and investigate medical records during the issues relating with crime.

Parties signed an agreement on “Diagnosis of pregnant women against HepB and HIV viruses and prevention of newborn against HepB.” At the same time, ministry organized an immunization campaign and vaccine program with support of foundation.

During the session discussions were carried out relating to the developments and cooperative works between member countries, prevention of infectious and non-infectious diseases and improving the potential of health workers and equipment.