In a landmark seminar themed “Brazil-Malaysia: Equitable Access to Medicines,” held recently in Kuala Lumpur, experts from both countries converged to address pressing issues surrounding healthcare accessibility and medication affordability. This collaborative initiative, organised by the Embassy of Brazil in Kuala Lumpur, aimed at fostering dialogue and exchanging “best practices” between the two countries.
His Excellency Ary Norton de Murat Quintella, the Ambassador of Brazil, who was present at the seminar, noted that March 8 was a significant date, it being International Women’s Day. In his speech, he said: “Respect for women’s rights is at the centre of Brazil’s political agenda. As an initiative to address gender-related inequities, the Ministry of Women was created as a cabinet post in Brazil, and the government of Brazil launched a comprehensive interministerial package of gender-responsive policies with 25 actions aimed at empowering women.”
