Ahead of the International Conference of Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) which will begin today, the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan held bilateral talks with the President of the Republic of Maldives, Dr.Mohamed Muizzu on the margins on the conference.

President Ramkalawan and President Muizzu highlighted the excellent relations that exist between Seychelles and the Maldives and how importantit was for the two island nations to agree and address the real concerns that are affecting island states like Seychelles and the Maldives.

“Since July 1980, our two nations have engaged in a vast array of areas of cooperation at both bilateral and multilateral levels. It was an honour to visit your country in June last year, and our meeting today is the ideal occasion to assess what we have accomplished thus far and reinforce our efforts to ensure successful implementation. I look forward to working closely with you to build further on the existing partnership between our two countries” said President Ramkalawan.

His Excellency, Dr. Muizzu expressed his honour to once again meet President Ramkalawan whilst stressing on the very good relations that exist between the two islands and peoples. The Maldivian Head of State also conveyed his country’s interest to strengthen diplomatic ties with Seychelles in expanding upon existing diplomatic ties and exploring new avenues. 

During discussions the two Heads of State, discussed various areas where the two nations can continue to strengthen diplomatic relations primarily in domains such as tourism, air connectivity, environment protection, capacity building and exchange of best practices as well as maritime security.

The climate crisis remains top on the agenda of discussions between the two countries where both nations seek to continue to use international platforms to call for greater global solidarity towards the socio-economic, political, security and ecological plight of SIDS. Other topics such as the rise in sea level, coral bleaching and exchange of technical expertise were also addressed.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State House Seychelles.

On the sidelines of the Fourth Small Island Developing State Conference (SIDS4), the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalwan yesterday held talks with the President of the Marshall Islands, Mrs. Hilda Heine. During discussions the two leaders agreed to further cooperate in key areas of mutual interest and explore new possible areas to strengthen the relations between the two island nations. 

Among the topics of discussions were the existential issue of the climate crisis such as rising sea levels and adverse weather patterns. Both nations are keen to further discuss and exchange on short and long-term climate adaptation strategies and sound climate-based government policies and other initiatives implemented locally with the aim of enhancing resiliency and reliably achieving sustainable development for the benefit of both peoples.

The two leaders will both be addressing the SIDS4 summit at the opening session on the 27th May.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State House Seychelles.

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a delegation from the US Congress that included members of the Democratic and Republican parties, headed by Senator Jerry Moran, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. The meeting was attended by the Director of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service, Major General Abbas Kamel.

The Spokesman for the Presidency said the US delegation stressed that its visit comes within the framework of the special importance that its country attaches to the strategic partnership with Egypt. The members noted Egypt’s great contribution as a pillar of regional stability. They expressed their appreciation for the Egyptian efforts to establish peace and security in the region, highlighting the key Egyptian role in promoting efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as well as the exchange of captives, hostages and prisoners, in addition to the enormous efforts that Egypt has made, and continues to make, to bring humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. They expressed their deep appreciation and thanked Egypt for the role Egypt and the Egyptian leadership play in this regard.

The meeting saw an in-depth discussion on the overall regional situation, during which President El-Sisi stressed the need to intensify efforts to contain the situation and stop the war, in order to put an end to the ongoing humanitarian tragedy experienced by the people of the Gaza Strip and to prevent the expansion of the conflict. The President emphasized the dangers resulting from the Israeli military operations in the Palestinian city of Rafah and its humanitarian and security repercussions. The President also stressed the need for serious international engagement in the implementation of the two-state solution in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions, as the path to achieving justice, peace and security for all the peoples of the region.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

GE HealthCare (www.GEHealthCare.com), a global leader in healthcare technology, and Daktari Africa, a pioneering telemedicine platform, have signed a collaboration agreement to improve access to cardiac care for patients in remote and outreach areas of Kenya. As part of this collaboration, a pilot project has been launched using GE HealthCare’s MUSE™ NX software.

At the project launch event, a cardiologist used MUSE™ NX to review electrocardiogram (ECG) data from a remotely located patient, demonstrating how the solution can integrate and manage the flow of information to support timely diagnosis, even when the patient is located far from the examining physician.

The MUSE™ NX software is designed to help doctors access cardiac testing results, helping to enable faster and more accurate diagnoses. The pilot project will take place in Kiambu County, the second most populous county in the country.

The partnership agreement will support  Kenya’s National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases by helping clinicians better diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease, which is today the leading cause of noncommunicable disease mortality in the country (http://apo-opa.co/3KoEX6J).

Building on 50 years of ECG innovation, the MUSE (TM) NX Cardiology Information System elevates connectivity and privacy to complement the high clinical standards our customers have long valued. MUSE NX allows for easy integration, enhanced security protection and fast update deployment, ultimately aiding fast and accurate diagnoses. With the support of GE HealthCare, Daktari Africa will work with the Kiambu County government to implement the MUSE™ NX system in health centers in the county.

Dr. Charles Kamotho – Founder&CEO, Daktari Africa said “This collaboration seeks to revolutionize cardiac care in Kenya by bringing advanced diagnostic capabilities to remote areas. Through tele-ECG screenings, we can facilitate early detection of critical conditions, reduce hospitalizations, and improve patient outcomes. We are pleased to be working with GE HealthCare to make a positive impact on healthcare delivery in our country.”

Moussa Gholmieh General Manager for Patient Care Solutions, Emerging Markets, GE HealthCare, said: “For the first time in East Africa, GE HealthCare is partnering with a telemedicine platform to bring advanced cardiac care to remote areas. This partnership with Daktari Africa is a significant milestone in our mission to bridge the healthcare gap and improve access to healthcare services. By leveraging the latest technological advances, we aim to make a significant impact on healthcare delivery in Kenya.

By providing physicians with access to patient ECG information, the MUSE™ NX solution will support informed decision making and high-quality care for a disease that is placing an increasing burden on the nation’s health system. By combining clinical expertise, telemedicine specialization, and advanced healthcare technologies, we can help save time in the diagnosis and treatment process, increase staff productivity, and enhance patient care quality.”

The GE HealthCare team will provide training to Daktari Africa and its partners after the installation of the MUSE™ NX system. This training will ensure that healthcare professionals are equipped with the necessary skills to maximize the platform’s impact.

NCD Data Portal, Kenya, World Health Organization: https://apo-opa.co/3KoEX6J

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