Colombo, Nov. 11 -- Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda addressed the inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka, highlighting India's progress towards Universal Health Coverage through Ayushman Bharat, strengthened public health infrastructure and digital healthcare initiatives.

In a post on X regarding his address, Nadda stated, "Addressed the historic First BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka, reaffirming India's commitment to building a healthier, safer and more resilient Bay of Bengal region."

Emphasising regional solidarity, the Minister called for enhanced cooperation in health security, pandemic preparedness, One Health and traditional medicine, while reaffirming India'...