Igualada, June 17, 2026 — The event, held at the Auditorium of the Igualada and Comarca de l'Anoia Skin Museum, brought together healthcare professionals from the region in a day focused on cooperation, tropical medicine and international health. The session allowed for the sharing of experiences among doctors involved in cooperation projects, as well as the knowledge of initiatives promoted by the CoMB in this field.
The round table was attended by the specialist pediatrician from the University Hospital of Igualada, Silvia Zambudio; the specialist physician in Family and Community Medicine at the Calaf CAP (ICS) and president of CooperaMalawi, Aurora Garriga, and the specialist doctor in Obstetrics and Gynecology of the University Hospital of Igualada, Pere Brescó.
In this context, the president of CooperaMalawi, Aurora Garriga He presented the organization’s trajectory in Malawi, highlighting the value of community work, prevention and continued monitoring of patients in environments with limited resources. During his intervention, he emphasized the need for sustainable models that integrate healthcare with education for health and the empowerment of local communities.
The CoMB vice president closed the event, Jaume Sellarès; the first deputy mayor and councilor for Culture and Public Health of Igualada City Council, Carme Riera, and the manager of the Penedès Health Region and director of the territorial services of the Department of Health in the region, Alba Brugués.
The organization thus reaffirms its commitment to improving community health in Malawi and raising awareness in the region about the importance of international cooperation.
