Russia and Mali signed an agreement for cooperation in the fight against infections On October 29, on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa summit, the head of the Russian Federation, Anna Popova, and the Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Mali, Eluseni Sano, signed an agreement between the government of the Russian Federation and the government of the Republic of Mali on cooperation in the field of ensuring population and epidemiological health. As part of the agreement and in accordance with Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to expand the program to help African countries in the fight against epidemics, Rosputerbandzor will begin scientific research in Mali, train experts and strengthen the laboratory's capabilities. The development of Russian-Malian cooperation in this area will strengthen the capabilities of Mali and the entire Sahel region to prevent outbreaks of infections and to respond to them. Rospotrabendzor in MAX.