BRICS Health Ministers Meeting 2019 October 25, Curitiba, Brazil

The 9th BRICS Health Ministers Meeting took place on October 25, 2019, in Curitiba, Brazil. This meeting brought together the Ministers of Health and heads of delegation from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

Key Participants

  • Luiz Henrique Mandetta (Brazil’s Minister of Health)
  • Veronika Skvortsova (Russia’s Minister of Health)
  • Harsh Vardhan (India’s Minister of Health and Family Welfare)
  • Ma Xiaowei (China’s Minister of National Health Commission)
  • Zweli Mkhize (South Africa’s Minister of Health)

Main Agenda Items

  1. Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
  2. Primary Health Care
  3. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
  4. Tuberculosis (TB) control
  5. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
  6. Digital health technologies
  7. Traditional medicine

Key Outcomes and Discussions

1. Universal Health Coverage

The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to achieving UHC as part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They discussed strategies to expand access to essential health services and reduce out-of-pocket expenses for citizens.

2. Primary Health Care

Strengthening primary health care systems was identified as a crucial step towards achieving UHC. The ministers shared best practices and innovative approaches from their respective countries.

3. Antimicrobial Resistance

The growing threat of AMR was addressed, with discussions on implementing the Global Action Plan on AMR and promoting responsible use of antibiotics.

4. Tuberculosis Control

BRICS countries, which account for a significant portion of the global TB burden, discussed strategies to end TB by 2030, in line with WHO targets.

5. Non-Communicable Diseases

The ministers emphasized the need for multi-sectoral action to address the rising burden of NCDs in their countries.

6. Digital Health Technologies

The potential of digital health solutions to improve healthcare delivery and management was explored, with a focus on sharing experiences and promoting innovation.

7. Traditional Medicine

Recognizing the importance of traditional medicine in their healthcare systems, the ministers discussed ways to integrate traditional and modern medicine practices.

Declaration and Commitments

The meeting concluded with the adoption of a joint declaration that outlined:

  • Commitments to strengthen health systems and improve health outcomes
  • Plans for increased collaboration in medical research and development
  • Strategies to address common health challenges
  • Support for global health initiatives, including WHO programs

Follow-up Actions

  • Agreement to establish working groups on specific health issues
  • Plans for knowledge sharing and capacity building programs
  • Commitment to continue dialogue and cooperation in the lead-up to the next BRICS Summit

This meeting played a crucial role in fostering health cooperation among BRICS nations and aligning their efforts with global health priorities.

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