India, Japan commit to healthcare collaboration
India and Japan on Tuesday committed to deepen bilateral collaboration in the health sector, with Union Health Minister JP Nadda saying that cooperation between the two countries is anchored in a shared vision of strengthening health systems, improving accessibility and promoting innovation.
Nadda was speaking at the third Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Healthcare between India and Japan held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, which he co-chaired with Japan’s minister in charge of Healthcare Policy, Kimi Onoda.
Welcoming the Japanese delegation, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava said, “The Joint Committee Meeting, held under the India-Japan Memorandum of Cooperation, has served as an important platform for advancing this partnership through regular dialogue and deeper mutual understanding.” Nadda said the meeting reflects the shared commitment of both countries to foster new partnerships in the health sector.
He noted that India-Japan cooperation is guided by the Memorandum of Cooperation in healthcare and wellness, alongside a common goal of strengthening health systems and promoting innovation. Nadda said the relationship is rooted in over a century of engagement across sectors and reiterated India’s commitment to inclusive development under the guiding principle of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’.
