Geneva, May 19: India is currently holding the presidency of BRICS this year. Following the recent BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting on May 14-15, the next gathering will be the BRICS Health Ministers’ meeting. In this context, India’s Health Minister J.P. Nadda has extended invitations to the ministers of member countries to participate in the upcoming meeting.
The Ministry of Health of India announced on the social media platform X, “As the chair of BRICS in 2026, India has the opportunity to host the BRICS Health Ministers at our Permanent Mission in Geneva during the WHA79. Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda addressed the BRICS Health Ministers, reaffirming India’s commitment to enhance cooperation in public health, digital health, pandemic preparedness, traditional medicine, and equitable access to quality healthcare.”
The health ministry expressed appreciation for the continuous engagement and support from BRICS member countries during India’s chairmanship and invited them to the BRICS Health Ministers’ meeting scheduled for July 2026 in Chandigarh, India.
Minister Nadda reiterated India’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with the World Health Organization (WHO) and advancing global health outcomes for all. He made these remarks after meeting with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus during the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA).
On X, he stated, “Thank you to the DG of WHO for the warm welcome and for recognizing India’s transformation in the health sector through initiatives like the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and Ayushman Arogya Mandir.”
He further emphasized the need to continue supporting WHO to strengthen partnerships and advance global health outcomes for everyone. The health minister arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to attend the 79th WHA, which is taking place in Geneva from May 18 to May 23.
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