India, Japan Strengthen Healthcare Cooperation

New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in the healthcare sector during the third Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) held in New Delhi. The discussions focused on strengthening healthcare systems, building resilient medical supply chains, and enhancing collaboration in digital health, innovation, and workforce development.

The meeting was co-chaired by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and Japan’s Minister in charge of Healthcare Policy, Kimi Onoda. Both sides highlighted the importance of their ongoing partnership, guided by a shared vision of improving healthcare access, promoting innovation, and ensuring better health outcomes.

Officials noted that the JCM continues to serve as an important platform for advancing bilateral collaboration. Key areas of discussion included tackling non-communicable diseases, strengthening supply chains for medical products, expanding digital health initiatives, and developing skilled healthcare professionals.

India showcased its initiatives such as the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and its growing capabilities in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, while Japan shared its experience in advanced medical technologies, digitalisation, and public-private collaboration models.

Both countries expressed confidence that continued cooperation will further strengthen healthcare systems and support sustainable, inclusive development in the years ahead.