The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) recently held the first Global Forum for Parliamentarians in Melbourne, Australia. Seen here are Opposition leader Simon Busuttil, Victoria Governor Alex Chernov, Nationalist MP Joe Cassar and IDF vice-president Chris Delicata at Government House in Melbourne.
Also seen are Judi Moylan, president of Diabetes Australia and former Federal Minister, Sir Michael Hirst, president of the federation, EU Health Commissioner Tonio Borg, Mr Delicata and British MP Adrian Sanders at Parliament House in Melbourne. Over 50 parliamentarians were invited to the forum, which also included a keynote address by Dr Borg. An executive committee for parliamentarians was elected and includes Dr Busuttil as vice-president.