Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda is set to attend the 79th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland, beginning today. The high-level meeting, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), will bring together health ministers and delegates from member states to deliberate on pressing global health issues.
Key Agenda Items
The assembly will focus on several critical topics, including pandemic preparedness and response, universal health coverage, antimicrobial resistance, and mental health. India is expected to highlight its achievements in healthcare, such as the expansion of the Ayushman Bharat scheme and the successful management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
India's Role
Nadda will present India's perspective on strengthening global health security and promoting equitable access to medical resources. He is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from other nations to discuss collaborative efforts in healthcare innovation and disease control.
The World Health Assembly serves as the supreme decision-making body of the WHO, setting policies and approving budgets. India's active participation underscores its commitment to global health governance and its leadership role in addressing health challenges.
