India has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional health cooperation and building a healthier, safer and more resilient Bay of Bengal region at the first BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting held in Colombo on Wednesday.
Addressing the meeting, India’s Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, highlighted India’s healthcare initiatives, including Ayushman Bharat, digital health services and eSanjeevani. He also expressed India’s readiness to share its expertise and best practices with BIMSTEC member countries.
Referring to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “One Earth, One Family, One Future”, Nadda called for stronger regional cooperation in health security, pandemic preparedness, the One Health approach and traditional medicine.
He also highlighted India’s role in hosting the BIMSTEC Centre of Excellence in Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, which aims to promote joint research, capacity building and knowledge exchange among member countries.
“Together, we remain committed to accessible, affordable and inclusive healthcare, ensuring that no country is left behind,” Nadda said in a post on X.
