Patricia Scotland– Secretary General of the Commonwealth, attended the 35th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting (CHMM) in Geneva on Monday. The event featured a discussion on major issues such as youth and mental health.
CSG Patricia Scotland took to Facebook and shared glimpses of the event. She expressed pleasure and said, “A pleasure to attend such an inspiring intergenerational dialogue on youth mental health, organized by The Commonwealth in Geneva this morning.”
The event was attended by the youth leaders of the Commonwealth who have presented their experiences to Health Ministers from Bangladesh, Rwanda, Samoa and Jamaica. “Commonwealth youth leaders presented their experiences to Health Ministers from Bangladesh, Rwanda, Samoa and Jamaica, “she added.
CSG Patricia Scotland extended her full support to the efforts to strengthen their commitment to empowering Commonwealth youth to have their voices heard this Year of Youth. She said that they will work on initiatives to combat mental health problems and encourage youth to do developmental work for their respective country.
“As a family, we are committed to empowering Commonwealth youth to have their voices heard this Year of Youth – and combating mental health to build a better future for all, “CSG Patricia Scotland added.
CSG Scotland extended gratitude to the Commonwealth Youth Health Network CYHN, Zahid Maleque, Yvan Butera, the Government of Samoa and Chris Tufton for taking part. She said, “My thanks to the Commonwealth Youth Health Network – CYHN, Zahid Maleque, Yvan Butera, the Government of Samoa and Chris Tufton for taking part.”
CSG Patricia Scotland also welcomed colleagues to the 35th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting (CHMM) in Geneva for the first in-person meeting since 2019. She said, “Wonderful to welcome colleagues to the 35th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting (CHMM) in Geneva today, for the first in-person meeting since 2019.”
CSG Patricia Scotland noted that Commonwealth collaboration is vital if they are to achieve UHC goals by 2030 and ensure equitable access to quality care for all.
