G20: 2nd Health Working Group Meeting Set to Begin from Tomorrow in Goa

Panaji (Goa): The second Health Working Group meeting under G20 India Presidency will be commenced on Monday in Goa. More than 180 delegates from 19 G20 member countries, 10 invited states, and 22 International Organizations will be participating in the 3-day meeting.

Additional Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Lav Agarwal briefed the media ahead of the 2nd Health Working Group Meeting.

He highlighted health priorities and India’s leadership role in the Global South. The 2nd Health Working Group meeting of G20 will have discussions on the Priorities which include Health Emergencies Prevention, Preparedness, and Response, and Strengthening Cooperation in Pharmaceutical Sector with a focus on Access and Availability to safe, effective, quality, and Affordable Medical Countermeasures.

The focus will also include Digital Health Innovations and Solutions to Aid Universal Health Coverage and Improve Healthcare Service Delivery.