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World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met with Indian Prime Minister's Principal Secretary PK Mishra in Geneva to discuss their partnership on the Global Traditional Medicine Centre. During their meeting, Tedros commended India's leadership in pandemic response and healthcare infrastructure, particularly highlighting the Ayushman Bharat scheme. The discussion centered on leveraging traditional medicine approaches to complement modern healthcare strategies. Mishra also engaged in multiple diplomatic discussions on disaster risk reduction with international representatives during the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 event.

Key Points: WHO's Tedros Meets Mishra on Global Traditional Medicine Centre

  • WHO and India collaborate on Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar
  • Tedros praises India's pandemic leadership and health infrastructure
  • Mishra engages in multilateral discussions on disaster risk reduction
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WHO DG holds talks with PM's Secy on partnership at Global Traditional Medicine Centre

WHO DG Tedros discusses traditional medicine partnership with PM's Secretary PK Mishra in Geneva, highlighting India's healthcare innovations

"We discussed our partnership on the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus"

Geneva June 6

Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday (local time) held talks with PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister where they discussed their partnership on the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre, outposted in Jamnagar.

Ghebreyesus thanked Mishra for India's leadership on the Pandemic Accord adoption, and support of increased assessed contributions to WHO's work to advance health for all.

"Had good meeting with P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to PMO India, on the many areas of close collaboration between WHO and India. We discussed our partnership on the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre, outposted in Jamnagar, which will help the world benefit from the potential of traditional medicine and complement modern approaches to health. I thanked Dr Mishra for India's leadership on the Pandemic Accord adoption, and support of increased assessed contributions to WHO's work to advance Health for All. I also commended India for its investment in health care infrastructure, the "Ayushman Bharat" scheme to expand universal health coverage, and in digital health."

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Mishra also held talks with Hara Hiroaki, Vice-Minister for Policy Coordination of Japan, on margins of Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025.

In a post on X, the Indian Permanent Mission at Geneva stated, "Fruitful discussions between Principal Secretary to PM Dr. P.K Mishra and Mr. Hara Hiroaki, Vice-Minister for Policy Coordination of Japan, on margins of GPDRR 2025. Explored enhanced India-Japan collaboration on disaster resilience and exchanging expertise in risk reduction strategies."

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Mishra also held talks on disaster preparedness with Major General Ariunbuyan Gombojav, Chief of National Emergency Management Agency of Mongolia, on the sidelines of GPDRR 2025.

"Principal Secretary to PM Dr. P.K Mishra meets with Major General Ariunbuyan Gombojav, Chief of National Emergency Management Agency of Mongolia, on the sidelines of GPDRR 2025. Valuable exchange on disaster preparedness strategies and exploring opportunities for India-Mongolia cooperation in DRR."

https://x.com/IndiaUNGeneva/status/1930650400392196304

Mishra also held talks with Head of UNDRR Kamal Kishore on strengthening India's disaster risk reduction partnerships and advancing global resilience frameworks.

https://x.com/IndiaUNGeneva/status/1930648615887769691

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Meanwhile, BIMSTEC countries convened at the High-Level UNDRR-BIMSTEC event on the margins of GPDRR 2025 in Geneva. India's head of delegation to GPDRR, Principal Secretary to PM PK Mishra, highlighted the role of the BIMSTEC Centre for Disaster Management, as announced by PM Narendra Modi at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, to accelerate the region's implementation of the Sendai Framework.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Great to see India taking leadership in traditional medicine through the WHO center in Jamnagar! 🇮🇳 Our Ayurveda and other traditional systems have so much to offer the world. Hope this leads to more scientific validation of our ancient practices.
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the focus on traditional medicine, I hope equal attention is given to modern healthcare infrastructure in rural areas. Ayushman Bharat is good, but implementation needs improvement in many states.
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Arjun S.
The BIMSTEC disaster management collaboration is crucial for our region. With climate change increasing extreme weather events, South Asia needs to work together. Good to see India taking initiative here 👏
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Neha T.
Interesting to see Japan and Mongolia partnerships too! Disaster preparedness is something we can learn from Japan's expertise. Hope these talks translate into actual knowledge sharing and better early warning systems.
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Sanjay R.
Traditional medicine is our heritage, but let's not forget that modern medicine saves lives. The WHO center should focus on evidence-based integration rather than blind promotion of traditional methods.
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Meena P.
So proud to see India's growing global health leadership! From traditional medicine to disaster management, we're showing the way. More power to our diplomats and officials representing us internationally 🙌
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Vikram D.
Hope the traditional medicine center maintains high research standards. We don't want another Patanjali-like controversy where claims are made without proper scientific backing. Quality control is essential.

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