International Meeting to Strengthen Healthcare Systems in Mándok

On 14–15 May 2026, as part of the PROTECT project, a two-day international working meeting was held in Mándok at the Forgách Castle, with the support of the Interreg VI-A NEXT Hungary–Slovakia–Romania–Ukraine Programme.

The aim of the event was to enhance epidemic preparedness, strengthen the responsiveness of healthcare systems, and deepen international partnerships. All countries participating in the project – Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, and Hungary – were represented at the event, where experts held productive professional discussions on shared challenges, experiences, and future opportunities for cooperation.

The participants reaffirmed their commitment to long-term partnership and laid the foundations for further joint work.

The PROTECT project continues to place special emphasis on monitoring infectious diseases, improving laboratory diagnostic capacities, and strengthening cross-border professional cooperation.

The project is implemented under the Hungary–Slovakia–Romania–Ukraine Interreg VI-A NEXT 2021–2027 Programme, in partnership with the Planetrise Cultural and Environmental Association.

A multinational partner team from four countries ensures the success of the project:

Lead Partner: Zakarpattia Regional State Laboratory (Ukraine)
Partner No. 1: Non-Governmental Organization "European Initiatives Center" (Ukraine)
Partner No. 2: Planetrise Cultural and Environmental Association (Hungary)
Partner No. 3: Regional Innovation Agency (Slovakia)
Partner No. 5: Satu Mare Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Directorate (Romania)
Partner No. 6: Satu Mare County Administrative Territorial Unit (Romania)

This article was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the Planetrise Cultural and Environmental Association and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.

Project ID: HUSKROUA/23/RI/2.1/011
PROTECT project: next.huskroua-cbc.eu

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