The First Meeting of BIMSTEC Health Ministers was held on 11 November 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, marking a historic step towards expanding regional cooperation in health under BIMSTEC. Health Ministers reviewed the progress made so far in forging cooperation in traditional medicine and public health and, in light of the existing and emerging challenges to health security in the region, decided on the next steps for advancing cooperation in health sector, including strengthening the institutional framework, as outlined in the Joint Statement adopted by them.
Share
Share