India hosted the 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Chandigarh. The meeting established a network for mental wellness research and collaboration. BRICS nations adopted a declaration to deepen health cooperation and strengthen systems. Initiatives were launched to combat diseases driven by social determinants. Digital health and healthy lifestyle promotion were also key discussion points.

The theme of this year’s health ministers’ meeting is Building for resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability’.

India hosted the 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Chandigarh. The meeting established a network for mental wellness research and collaboration. BRICS nations adopted a…