32nd Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting

Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare has participated in the 32nd Commonwealth Health Ministers’ Meeting through Video Conference on 14 May.

The timely, graded, and proactive measures taken by the Indian government towards COVID-19 management were highlighted during the meeting.

The theme of the conference was “Delivering a co-ordinated Commonwealth COVID-19 response.”

GoI’s aim to protect lives by mitigating the explosive growth of the disease and by ensuring that the healthcare system is able to cope up with the growth of the disease was discussed.

The need to work on the causes of the pandemic and discover drugs and vaccines to control transmission and prevent a recurrence.

The Indian government has announced an economic package of more than $265 billion to support economic recovery and to support vulnerable segments of the population.

India has provided essential medicines such as Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to around 100 needy countries, extending solidarity and support during this time of crisis.