Brussels: Minister of Health Michalis Damianos departs for Brussels on Monday to participate in the European Union Health Ministers’ Council meeting, EPSCO-Health, scheduled for Tuesday, 2 December.
According to Cyprus News Agency, during this meeting, Damianos will present key initiatives from the Cypriot Presidency in the health sector.
On the day of the council meeting, Damianos plans to engage in bilateral discussions with the European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, as well as the Director-General of the Directorate-General for Health of the European Commission. These discussions will focus on ensuring smooth coordination ahead of Cyprus’s assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2026.
While in Brussels, the Minister is also set to meet with Members of the European Parliament, including members and the Chair of the Public Health Committee, Adam Sebastian Jarubas. These interactions aim to strengthen relationships and align strategies ahead of Cyprus’s upcoming presidency.
In addition to these meetings, Damianos will take part in training sessions and meetings with the Permanent Representation and the Secretariat of the Council of the EU. These activities are part of the broader preparations for Cyprus’s assumption of the Presidency in January 2026.