Abruzzo Region of Italy has signed a declaration with the government to increase assistance in health sector.

Under the agreement Abruzzo Region will provide transplantation for ten Maldivians for Beta Thalassemia every year.

Abruzzo Region and the government of Maldives will also share knowledge and best practices in healthcare, Beta Thalassaemia programs and consultation on Thalassaemia projects in the Maldives.

The agreement was signed between the government and Abruzzo Region during President Nasheed’s ongoing visit to Italy.

After the signing ceremony, he thanked Abruzzo for the assistance toward the country’s health sector, especially the assistance for Maldivian Thalassaemia patients.