This cooperation aims to ensure the inclusive and equitable development of health services in the region, Mandaviya said at the 76th session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia, where he was unanimously elected president for the current term.

The new project in New Delhi, where a tree planting ceremony was held to mark the occasion, symbolizes this collaboration work, the health minister said.

Mandaviya highlighted India’s contribution fund to make the facility’s completion easy, which will be a center for collaboration, research, and knowledge exchange among health professionals so as to address regional health challenges, share best practices, and develop innovative solutions.

The minister also highlighted India’s approach to healthcare, which he described as holistic and inclusive.

He said India is expanding its healthcare infrastructure by promoting traditional systems of medicine and affordable healthcare for all.

WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted that the meeting takes place at a crucial time for the world and the region specifically.

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