Regional Health Research Collaboration: A Blueprint for Progress

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of Health Research held a regional meeting focused on enhancing public health research and innovation. The gathering aimed to foster collaboration among South and Southeast Asian countries to address shared health challenges, advancing towards Sustainable Development Goals and improved health systems.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of Health Research (DHR) have inaugurated a milestone meeting titled 'Health Research and Innovations in Public Health: Exchange of Good Practices across the RESEARCH Platform' to boost collaboration in South and Southeast Asia.

Dr. Rajiv Bahl, ICMR's Director General, emphasized that research collaboration can lead to development in public health. The event convened representatives from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Timor-Leste to discuss strategies for strengthening health research systems and sharing best practices.

Dr. V K Paul from NITI Aayog underlined the importance of regional unity and highlighted the potential of co-created research and policy action to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. The meeting marks a pioneering step towards regional cooperation and knowledge exchange in health research.

(With inputs from agencies.)