Ombudsman attends PDGN Global Champion Award Ceremony in Malta

Ombudsman attends PDGN Global Champion Award Ceremony in Malta

Published November 17, 2025

The Parliamentary Ombudsman, Judge Joseph Zammit McKeon, attended the Parliamentary Diabetes Global Network (PDGN) Global Champion Award Ceremony held in Malta on the occasion of the PDGN Global Parliamentary Forum. The even was held on Saturday 15^th November 2025 at the Malta Chamber in Valletta.

The 2025 PDGN Global Champion Award was presented to the Rt Hon. the Baroness Theresa May of Maidenhead, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, in recognition of her longstanding commitment to raising awareness and advancing policies on diabetes care and prevention. The award was conferred by H.E. Dr Helena Dalli, Acting President of Malta.

The event was organised in collaboration with the Malta Diabetes Association and the Ministry for Health and Active Ageing. It formed part of the Global Parliamentary Advocacy Forum, one of the leading international platforms bringing together parliamentarians, policymakers, healthcare leaders, and experts to strengthen legislative frameworks for better diabetes prevention, diagnosis, and treatment worldwide.

PDGN is the world’s first global network of parliamentarians dedicated to promoting diabetes prevention, early diagnosis, and equitable access to care. Through its initiatives, the network seeks to empower legislators to become advocates for improved diabetes outcomes and for stronger public health policies across all nations.