Health Minister Michael Hadjipandela had a meeting with his Israeli counterpart Nitzan Horowitz today, Tuesday, June 21. During the meeting it was agreed to seek mutual assistance with the transportation of patients, medical personnel and supplies in cases of emergencies such as natural disasters, conflicts, etc. Also, the activation and expansion of cooperation in the field of transplantation and storage of strategic stocks of medical equipment.
In his remarks, Mr. Hadjipandela said that the Ministry of Health has an excellent cooperation with Israel, a country that always stands by Cyprus in cases of difficult cases. The minister expanded on the topics of the meeting, and further said that ways to activate the transplant agreement to see the first transplant cases between the two countries were discussed. Finally, he stated that the Ministry of Health will study the recommendations of the Israeli Ministry of Health, which will be discussed during a future visit of Mr. Hadjipandela to Israel, with a view to signing an agreement. Regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minister said that the meeting decided on close cooperation between the two countries, with frequent exchange of information to best manage any new wave of infections.
In turn, Horowitz underlined the friendship between Cyprus and Israel, saying that the two countries are allies with excellent relations in all fields. The purpose of his visit, he said, is to further develop ties in terms of medical services and the health system. "We are not only close geographically, but we embrace common values, interests and strategy. We also discussed other health issues such as transplants, as well as cooperation between Cypriot and Israeli hospitals, which at the moment is very good, to the benefit of both countries."
Subsequently, the two Ministers and their entourage will visit the Famagusta General Hospital in Paralimni and the Famagusta Cultural Centre in Deryneia.
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