Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has said that the central government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership attached the topmost importance to the health sector. He stressed that India is committed to protecting global health and making sure to leave behind for the coming generations a better and healthier planet. This was stated by Dr Mandaviya while addressing the second G20 Health Ministers Meeting in Bali, Indonesia today. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the progress and way forward on priorities in the healthcare sector.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Mandaviya stated that India is committed to contributing immensely to creating a future-ready and resilient global healthcare ecosystem. He also elaborated on building global health resilience wherein the proposal of a Financial Intermediary Fund was discussed.

Mr. Mandaviya highlighted the need to acknowledge existing fault lines in the Global Health Architecture and the importance of building an inclusive, agile and responsive framework for health emergency management.

The Health Minister encouraged all G20 members to contribute their public keys to the proposed Global Federated Public Trust Directory for ensuring seamless worldwide mobility of people and goods.