The Honourable Khadija Ameen, Minister of Rural Development and Local Government, met with the Honourable Dr. Lackram Bodoe, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Dr. Rishad Seecheran, alongside officials from both ministries, to discuss the transition of the Insect Vector Control Division (IVCD) from the Ministry of Health to the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government (MoRDLG).
The meeting focused on staff welfare, administrative arrangements, and operational continuity to facilitate a smooth and orderly transition of the Insect Vector Control Division (IVCD) from the Ministry of Health to the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government MoRDLG.
Discussions also included the proposed development of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both ministries to guide the transition process, clarify respective roles and responsibilities, and establish a framework for continued collaboration and coordination in the delivery of vectorcontrol services.
Both ministries recognised the importance of ensuring that the transition is managed effectively, with due consideration for the Division’s personnel, ongoing operations, and the continued delivery of essential services to the public. The discussions underscored the importance of interministerial collaboration in supporting IVCD’s mandate.
Also in attendance were Permanent Secretaries from the MoRDLG Mr. Peter Mitchell, Mr. Stephen Boodhram (Ag.), Deputy Permanent Secretary Annalean Innis and Deputy Permanent Secretary (Ag.), Nirmala Ramlogan. Representing the Ministry of Health was Permanent Secretary (Ag.), Ms. Erica Fortune.