Northern Territory and East Timor to share health expertise in historic agreement
The NT government has firmed up its relations with the Territory’s closest international neighbour through a new health partnership. Read the details.
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The Northern Territory and East Timor government signed a landmark healthcare partnership agreement on Friday.
Health Minister Steve Edgington said the agreement would pave the way for closer co-operation between the two health systems.
“Through collaboration and exchange, both jurisdictions will benefit from the enhanced capability, cultural insights, and clinical expertise of our respective health workforces,” he said.
The Plan of Action is part of the broader Strategic Partnership Agreement between the two governments.
East Timor Health Minister Elia A.A. dos Reis Amara said the agreement would help build the relationship between the two jurisdictions while caring for critically ill patients in Timor.
“This Plan of Action is a concrete step forward in strengthening the historical bonds between our people,” Ms dos Reis Amara said.
“It reflects our joint aspiration to improve access to high-quality health services, promote medical exchange and training, and ensure that critically ill Timorese patients can receive the specialized care they need in a timely and co-ordinated manner.”
The agreement allows for a range of initiatives designed to promote long-term workforce developments between the two health systems including:
- Public sector internships and exchanges
- Joint training initiatives and professional development exercises
- Targeted training in areas such as medicine, haematology and critical care
- Postgraduate clinical rotations
Asian Relations Minister Robyn Cahill said the agreement strengthened health cooperation between the two regions in relation to skills exchange, training programs, clinical placements and project collaborations.
“This is a win–win approach to regional engagement, with both governments investing in long-term partnerships to strengthen health systems, build workforce capability, and improve service delivery across borders,” Ms Cahill said.
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