‘Malta a role model for WHO EU members’ – European regional director
Malta signs Biannual Collaborative Agreement with World Health Organisation, part of a six-year collaboration agreement between the WHO European regional office and the ministry.
Addressing members of the press on the occasion of the signing of the Biannual Collaborative Agreement between Malta and the World Health Organisation, the international health organisation's regional director for Europe Zsuzanna Jakab praised Malta's achievements in the health sector.
"Malta is a role model for the European region and the advances the country made within the health care sector are remarkable.
"Since occupying the post of regional director I followed closely Malta's achievements in this regard, particularly in the number of strategies and policies the country has adopted during these last three to four years.
"Malta has adopted a large amount of policies, such as obesity, sexual health and cancer, among others in such a short period, an indication of efficient health leadership," Jakab said.
Health Minister Joe Cassar meanwhile said that the collaboration between Malta and WHO has been going on for several years and such agreements result in various projects and initiatives within the Health Department, which were fulfilled thanks to financial and technical expert advice.
Cassar added that the agreement signed today is part of a six-year collaboration agreement between the WHO European regional office and the ministry, covering the World Health Organisation strategic plan period.
The aim of the BCA is to enforce health and increase health distribution equality in the population.
Between today and tomorrow over 28 foreign ministers for health, 480 delegates and 50 accompanying persons are arriving in Malta to attend the regional committee. Princess Mary of Denmark, a patron of WHO, and Margaret Chan, Director General of WHO, will also form part of the delegation meeting in Malta.