Union Health Secretary chairs Geneva meeting on India's role in strengthening WHO SEARO through pharmaceuticals and medical countermeasures.

Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra chaired a high-level meeting in Geneva, focusing on India's role in providing strength to the WHO South-East Asia Region (SEARO) through its position as a pharmaceutical powerhouse and offering affordable medical countermeasures. The meeting discussed the need for strengthening cooperation and collaboration among nations, dealing with non-communicable diseases, and strengthening health system preparedness for emergencies. Digital technologies like India's CoWIN platform were highlighted as vital tools during the pandemic.

May 27, 2024
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