Great Bay (GIS):--- Minister of Public Health, Social Development, & Labor Cornelius de Weever met with representatives Jorge Jenkins and Dr. Cristian Morales of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO).
Minister De Weever, along with the Secretary General Jorien Wuite and other advisors, had the meeting to discuss current health issues, reporting of data to the PAHO, adherence to International Health Regulations IHR and the importance of having a focal point on St.Maarten.
Minister de Weever stated that "country St. Maarten intends to report and adhere to PAHO and WHO regulations as well as participate in local, regional and international conferences and workshops. We must continue to be trained, receive technical support, and strengthen our capacity."
In addition, the reality of St. Maarten being shared by the French side had to be explained and asked to be taken into consideration in terms of existence and with regards to reporting.
The Vice President of the Collective, French St. Martin, in charge of Education, Health, Culture, Sports and Tourism, also met with the PAHO representatives to discuss other relevant matters.
The meeting was fruitful and ended well, with the intention of all parties to work more closely together.
