Nepal Reiterates Commitment to Strengthen Regional Health Cooperation at BIMSTEC Meeting
Summary
Nepal reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional health cooperation at the first BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting in Colombo. Health and Food Security Minister Nisha Mehta highlighted resilient health systems, disease surveillance, One Health, antimicrobial resistance, and digital health technology.
Key Points
- Nepal reiterated its commitment to deepen regional health cooperation at the first BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Health and Food Security Minister Nisha Mehta stressed resilient health systems, cross-border disease surveillance, One Health, antimicrobial resistance, climate-resilient services, digital health technology, and equitable healthcare access.
- She also held bilateral talks with health ministers and delegation heads from BIMSTEC member states to discuss partnerships and technical cooperation.
- Nepal said it is ready to work closely with BIMSTEC members to turn regional commitments into concrete results for a healthy and resilient region.
