Hailey Borg
Malta and Italy are teaming up in the pharmaceutical sector, as the Malta Medicines Authority (MMA) and Agenzia Italiana del Farmaco (AIFA) have officially signed a new collaboration agreement in Rome.
With Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela present at the signing, this agreement aims to enhance cooperation between the two countries, ensuring better access to medicines, drug safety, and innovation in the industry.
What does this mean?
- Exchange of knowledge & best practices between Malta & Italy
- Digitalisation & AI in pharmaceutical regulation
- Stronger healthcare emergency response
- Better training for professionals in the sector
This signing not only reaffirms the strong ties between the two nations but also also reinforces Malta’s commitment to collaboration within the EU, ultimately benefiting patients in Malta.
Minister Abela described the deal as a step forward in improving patient care, adding that both Malta and Italy will benefit from closer collaboration.
During his visit, Abela also met with Italian Health Minister Orazio Schillaci, discussing potential partnerships in medication access, transplants, screenings, blood transfusions and training for healthcare workers.
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