Cooperation Agreement between Canary Islands Health Service and Tenerife's Island Council

Overview

The Canary Islands government officially published a cooperation agreement between the Canary Islands Health Service and Tenerife's Island Council focused on mental health and promoting healthier lifestyles.

This pact, aligned with national health strategies, aims to:

• Enhance local preventive actions
• Foster intersectoral collaboration
• Involve municipal participation to improve community well-being.

Key Commitments

• Share resources
• Coordinate educational campaigns
• Develop personalized health plans, especially targeting children, pregnant women, and seniors.

Working Group

• Formation of a joint Working Group, which will steer efforts across institutions, ensuring actions are scientifically grounded and evaluated.

Funding and Support

The 2025 contribution includes a €1 million funding from the Health Service, subject to budget approval, underscoring the government’s renewed focus on mental health and preventive care.

Context and Significance

This initiative continues Tenerife’s long-standing commitment to:

• Build healthier communities through coordinated, multidisciplinary efforts
• Leverage local influence in addressing social determinants of health.

The publication emphasizes:

• The strategic importance of municipal engagement
• The legal backing supporting these collaborations

Broader Health Policy Environment

This agreement develops against the backdrop of Spain’s broader push for healthier societies, especially post-pandemic, by focusing on:

• Early intervention
• Mental health
• Lifestyle education at the community level