The Ministry of Health signed today, Friday, 24 February 2023, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health of the Republic of Finland.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the Minister of Health, Mr. Michael Hadjipandela and the Ambassador of Finland to Cyprus, Mr. Harri Mäki-Reinikka.
Mr. Hatzipandela said in his welcome address that the present Memorandum confirms the close relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Finland, promoting mutual assistance for improvement in the areas of healthcare and medical services in both countries with a special focus on Digital Health and Health System Governance.
An important section is cooperation at all stages of the therapeutic approach to cancer patients, ensuring that patients have unhindered access to new technologies and techniques in the treatment of head and neck cancers.
"In these areas, we aspire to improve our effectiveness and efficiency through the exchange of information, knowledge and expertise."
In turn, the Ambassador of Finland to Cyprus, Mr. Harri Mäki-Reinikka, said: "Non-communicable diseases are a common challenge for European countries and cancer care is one of the focus areas in the MoU. We look forward to working together in this area to access new technologies in order to enhance cancer care."
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