Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], August 18 (ANI): Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday introduced the finalisation of the negotiations and the adoption of the Health Ministers Meeting Outcome doc. He known as the precept of equitable entry to medical countermeasures a elementary proper and emphasised that India below its G20 Presidency is dedicated to it.
In his deal with on the inaugural occasion of the G20 Health Ministers Meeting, Mandaviya famous that concurrence within the final result doc was achieved in all paragraphs besides one geopolitical paragraph on Ukraine, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare mentioned in a press launch. He expressed gratitude to G20 nations for his or her cooperation in the course of the negotiations and appeared ahead to their implementation within the coming future.
Speaking concerning the collective resolve to ascertain an end-to-end medical countermeasures coordination mechanism and guarantee well timed entry to secure, high quality, reasonably priced, and efficient vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics, Mansukh Mandaviya mentioned, “The principle of equitable access to medical countermeasures, is a fundamental right that we, as the G20, stand unwaveringly committed to.””The alignment between the G7 and G20 on this critical issue is a testament to our shared dedication to safeguarding global health through the principles outlined by the WHO’s Working Group on International Health Regulations and the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body,” he added.
Speaking concerning the well being challenges confronted by the world within the current time, Mandaviya said that the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the crucial of digital well being adoption and implementation, in response to the press launch.
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare mentioned, “The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the imperative of digital health adoption and implementation, and we recognize its potential in strengthening health systems and empowering individuals. In partnership with the World Health Organization, the Global Initiative on Digital Health has been established, fostering collaboration among nations and organizations to realize this transformative vision.”World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Japanese Health Minister Katsunobu Kato, Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare Bharati Pravin Pawar, and SP Singh Baghel attended the inaugural occasion of the G20 Health Ministers Meeting. Brazil Health Minister Nisia Trindade and Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin made opening remarks on the inauguration occasion.
Welcoming the ministers and delegates to Gujarat, Mandaviya mentioned, “It is with immense pride and honour that we extend a warm welcome to esteemed leaders from around the world to the historic city of Gandhinagar in the vibrant state of Gujarat. This gathering holds special significance as we come together to commemorate the enduring legacy of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and his principles of non-violence, truth, and universal upliftment.”Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus thanked India for its gracious hospitality and visionary management in internet hosting the G20 Summit. He recommended India for its steps in advancing Universal Health Coverage and the success of the Ayushman Bharat scheme which is the world’s largest well being assurance initiative.
Ghebreysus shared his expertise of visiting a Health and Wellness Centre (HWC) in Gandhinagar and the way he was impressed by the first healthcare companies being supplied to 1000 households by the well being and wellness centre.
Highlighting the importance of the Global Initiative on Digital Health, Ghebreyesus mentioned, “Digital technology can transform health locally and globally, and the Global Initiative on Digital Health to be launched under India’s G20 Presidency, will support the WHO Strategy on Digital Health.”In a video message on the G20 Health Ministers Meeting, PM Modi invoked Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy, highlighting the intrinsic connection between well being and harmonious residing. He underscored the crucial of inserting well being on the core of worldwide decision-making. He spoke concerning the worldwide cooperation exemplified by means of the Vaccine Maitri initiative.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us that health should be at the center of our decisions. It also showed us the value of international cooperation, whether in medicine and vaccine deliveries, or in bringing our people back home.”Highlighting India’s contribution in delivering medication, PM Modi mentioned that New Delhi below the Vaccine Maitri initiative supplied 300 million vaccine doses to over 100 nations, together with many within the Global South. He pressured that international well being programs ought to be resilient and the world have to be prepared to forestall, put together and reply to the subsequent well being emergency.
“Under the Vaccine Maitri initiative, India delivered 300 million vaccine doses to more than 100 countries, including many in the Global South. Resilience has turned out to be one of the biggest learnings of this time,” PM Modi mentioned.
“Global health systems should also be resilient. We must be ready to prevent, prepare, and respond to the next health emergency. This is especially important in today’s interconnected world. As we saw during the pandemic, health issues in one part of the world can affect all other parts of the world in a very short time,” he added.
The G20 Health Ministers Meeting will deal with the three well being priorities set below India’s G20 Presidency. The three priorities embody well being emergencies prevention, preparedness and response, strengthening Cooperation within the pharmaceutical sector with a deal with entry and availability to secure, efficient, high quality and reasonably priced medical countermeasures – vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics and digital well being improvements and options to help common well being protection and enhance healthcare service supply, in response to Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare press launch. Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare within the press launch mentioned, “The day saw a session on the first health priority to further build resilient health systems to prepare for, and prevent any further pandemics. Two Interphase sessions were also held as part of the Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, as well as the need for promoting value-based healthcare beyond borders.” Ministers of Indonesia, Brazil and delegates of the G20 and invited nations attended the occasion. VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, Sudhansh Pant, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Rajeev Bahl, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research, Abhay Thakur, Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Affairsand India’s G20 Presidency Sous Sherpa and senior officers from the Ministry of Health participated within the inaugural occasion. (ANI)