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2016 Delhi meeting: Documents
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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
- Strengthened BRICS cooperation in the health sector
- Aligned BRICS health priorities with global health goals
- Provided a platform for sharing experiences and best practices
- 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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