It is with great pleasure that we are here today in this beautiful space to mark the official opening of the specialized center for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
A project which has been implemented under funding from the European Economic Area - Norway Facility 2014 -2021, following the approval of a proposal from Mental Health Services entitled "Establishment of a Centre for Children and Adolescents with Neurodevelopmental Disorders". The signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation between the Directorate General for Development and the donors took place in March 2019, in Nicosia.
The creation of the Centre is part of the European and National Strategic Plans, which aim to prevent disorders through detection and early diagnosis. Its operation will contribute to the adoption of European best practice, due to the direct collaboration between all the specialists of the Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders. The Centre for Children and Adolescents with Neurodevelopmental Disorders is the first and only Centre in Cyprus, staffed interprofessionally, which offers services as a one-stop clinic for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders.
With the operation of the Centre, we are able to offer quality care services to children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Through the operation of the Center, programs will be developed that will contribute to the quality of life and health of these children, as well as support parents in this difficult journey for themselves and their children.
Friends,
The Ministry of Health, remains a helper and supporter in this journey and supports efforts to develop programs and activities through which quality care services and new opportunities are offered to children with neurodevelopmental disorders. The practical contribution of the Ministry of Health is reflected in the support over the last two years to voluntary organisations in the field of neurodevelopmental disabilities, to the tune of 170 thousand euros through the State Aid Programme.
It is also significant that the specific services of the Centre are expected to be declared Services of General Economic Interest since they are not provided in an organised form on the market
The launch of this Centre is a striking example that indicates and demonstrates that the development of health systems can overcome any financial or other constraints faced. Furthermore, sustainable development of nations and people is not only based on economic or population figures like our small country but on the will of the people to make it a reality. In conclusion, I would like to congratulate all those involved in the creation of this Centre and to assure that the Ministry of Health supports all initiatives aimed at serving the common good, honouring the human being and the values it should serve.
(DK)
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