Nova Scotia, Denmark sign memorandum of understanding on health care
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Nova Scotia has signed a health agreement with Denmark, which provides a framework to share information and collaborate 'on areas of shared interest and priority.'
Nova Scotia has signed a health agreement with the country of Denmark, providing a framework for the two jurisdictions to share information and collaborate “on areas of shared interest and priority.”
In a release Wednesday, the province said Premier Tim Houston met with Denmark’s minister for the interior and health, Sophie Løhde, in Copenhagen to sign a memorandum of understanding on health care.
“Denmark is known worldwide for their innovative approaches to providing healthcare for their citizens,” Houston said in the release.
“We are grateful to have them as a partner as we both work to find new solutions that will provide the people of Nova Scotia and Denmark the healthcare they need and deserve.”
The release said the memorandum between Nova Scotia and Denmark establishes four areas of collaboration:
It said the work carried out between the two jurisdictions could include joint seminars and workshops, site visits and other activities “to improve health care delivery in Nova Scotia and Denmark.”
There are no direct costs associated with signing the memorandum.
“With this partnership, we can help each other leverage new technologies and smart ways of working to ensure a healthier future for all,” Løhde said in the release.