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Health Minister Cassanni Laville<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Incoming Chairman of the OECS Council of Ministers of Health Cassanni Laville asserts that it is crucial for the region to recognize healthcare as a fundamental human right.<\/p>\n

He was speaking during the opening ceremony of\u00a0the 10th<\/sup>\u00a0OECS Council of Ministers for Health alongside the 37th<\/sup>\u00a0OECS Pooled Procurement Services Policy Board Meeting held at the Intercontinental Cabrits Resort & Spa on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n

He said Dominica is pleased to be the host of this year\u2019s policy board meeting and Ministers of Health Council Meeting.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is imperative that we recognize healthcare as a fundamental human right, deserving of accessibility for all regardless of where we were born, where we are from or our financial circumstances,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He continued, \u201cIt is our duty as colleagues gathered here today to confront these gaps in our region and ignite the change that is so desperately needed. Let us take action on this responsibility together, by continuing to share knowledge, resources, and best practices. We can create a more equitable healthcare system that empowers individuals and communities to take charge of their health.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Laville, here in Dominica, the government under the strategic leadership of \u00a0Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has made significant investments in health to ensure that every citizen has access to quality healthcare.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know the financial challenges that entail globally and regionally and we know the inherent competition that exists with [the] productive sector, tourism, agriculture, and healthcare, but this Prime Minister, this cabinet under this leadership have prioritized healthcare because there is no productive sector without the underpinnings of a strong healthcare sector and a strong people,\u201d Laville stated.<\/p>\n

Laville disclosed that he looks forward to fruitful discussions in the days ahead keeping in mind the journey towards equitable healthcare.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not just the responsibility, but rather it\u2019s an opportunity…an opportunity to advocate for the vulnerable and dismantle the barriers that hinder our development,\u201d he noted. \u201cTogether we are shaping the future, driven by transformative change in healthcare access and opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cLet\u2019s seize this opportunity to make a lasting impact for all of our people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Furthermore, he stated that it is important to continue to strive to build even more synergies between the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) strategic fund and the OECS Pooled Procurement Service<\/p>\n

Specifically, he said, a more collaborative approach will broaden access to pharmaceutical markets resulting in lower costs by increasing procurement activity, via a wider pool. A benefit that will trickle down to the countries, and consumers.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur ultimate goal is to achieve even more with support of regional partners for the benefit of all small island developing states,\u201d Laville stated. \u201cI am extremely happy to be the champion of this collaboration in my chairmanship this year.\u201d<\/p>\n

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