BRICS Health Ministers Meeting 2016 December 15-16, 2016, Delhi, India

The 6th BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting was held in Delhi, India on December 15-16, 2016.

Key Aspects of the Meeting

Participants

  • Health Ministers and high-level officials from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa
  • Representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international health bodies

Venue and Host

  • Hosted by India in New Delhi
  • Chaired by India’s Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri J P Nadda

Major Discussions and Outcomes

1. Delhi Communiqué

The meeting concluded with the issuance of the Delhi Communiqué, which outlined several key areas of cooperation:

a) Strengthening Health Systems

  • Emphasis on Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
  • Improving primary healthcare delivery
  • Enhancing health financing mechanisms

b) Medical Technologies

  • Promoting innovation in medical devices and pharmaceuticals
  • Improving access to affordable medicines

c) Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

  • Developing a common BRICS approach to combat AMR
  • Sharing best practices in antibiotic stewardship

2. Capacity Building

  • Agreement to enhance cooperation for human resource development in public health and clinical medicine
  • Emphasis on exchange programs and joint training initiatives

3. Research Collaboration

  • Focus on tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and malaria
  • Commitment to sharing research findings and best practices

4. Traditional Medicine

  • Recognition of the importance of traditional medicine systems
  • Agreement to promote research and integration of traditional medicine with modern healthcare

5. Digital Health

  • Exploring the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in healthcare
  • Sharing experiences in telemedicine and e-health initiatives

Significance of the Meeting

  1. Strengthened BRICS cooperation in the health sector
  2. Aligned BRICS health priorities with global health goals
  3. Provided a platform for sharing experiences and best practices
  4. Set the stage for future collaborations and joint initiatives

Follow-up Actions

  • Formation of working groups to implement the agreed-upon action plans
  • Commitment to regular follow-up meetings to monitor progress
  • Integration of health cooperation into the broader BRICS agenda

The 6th BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting in Delhi was a significant step in enhancing health cooperation among these emerging economies, addressing global health challenges, and contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

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