The Paraguayan Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare
(MSPBS) and the University of Stirling signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU).
The MoU signed between
the MSPBS and
the Stirling University will serve to implement a program for
scientific, technological and educational cooperation in the
areas of health and public administration accredited by the
Paraguayan National Institute of Health (INS).
The launch of the project and signing of the MoU took place at
the MSPBS in
Asunción with the presence of Minister Julio Mazzoleni, Chargé
d’Affaires of the British Embassy, John Davie, and Professor Ross
Collins, coordinator of Inova Education in Paraguay and Uruguay.
Representatives of the University of Stirling were also in
attendance via video call.
The MoU aims to facilitate
projects for the elaboration and development of civil servants of
the MSPBS through
exchange programs; educational activities, including MBAs; and
scientific and technological research in public health.
Regarding the agreement, Chargé d’Affaires John Davie said:
Scotland, and the UK more broadly, has much to offer with regard
to education and training in these areas. The British Embassy is
delighted to support this MoU.
Professor Ross Collins said:
This MoU introduces Paraguay
to world-leading education to strengthen management in public
health and to train Paraguayan academics.
