Meeting of the Council of Ministers on January 22th, 2025
Presidency of the Council of Ministers
Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste
Ninth Constitutional Government
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Press Release
Council of Ministers meeting of January 22nd, 2025
The Council of Ministers met at the Government Palace in Dili and approved the draft Government Resolution, presented by the Minister for the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Agio Pereira, which renews the mandate of Jaime Fernando dos Mártires Carvalho Correia, as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Press of Timor-Leste, I.P.
The decision is based on the technical capacity, experience and proven competence demonstrated in the management of this entity, recognizing that continuity in the performance of duties will ensure the necessary impartiality and good repute required suitability. The new mandate will last four years.
The Presidency of the Council of Ministers also gave a presentation on the Rules of Procedure of the Council of Ministers, with a view to improving the functioning of Council of Ministers meetings and perfecting the legislative procedure of the 9th Constitutional Government.
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The Minister for the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the Coordinator of the Strategic Public Policy Development Office, André Monteiro, gave a presentation on Digital Health.
Digital Health, or e-health, is the application of information and communication technologies in the area of health. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Digital Health as a set of techniques, practices and attitudes that contribute to the efficiency of the health system.
The introduction of a digital health system in Timor-Leste can bring several significant advantages, including the transformation of time-consuming manual processes into intelligent digital solutions. This system allows for the implementation of centralized electronic medical records, guaranteeing access and synchronization of data in real time, promoting efficiency, modernization and improving the quality of health services provided to the population.
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Lastly, the Council of Ministers decided to grant time off on January 29th, 2025, on the occasion of the celebration of the Chinese New Year. END