BIMSTEC health ministers adopt regional action plan at inaugural Colombo meeting
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The inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting commenced on 11 November 2026 at the Hilton Colombo, bringing together representatives from Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, and Thailand.
FT.lk, Dinamina, and Daily News reported that Sri Lankan Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa was elected chair, whereas Aruna and Ada Derana stated the meeting was chaired by Indian Health Minister J. P. Nadda.
Member states adopted the Revised Action Plan on Public Health (2026–2030) and a Joint Ministerial Statement. India and Sri Lanka also exchanged an agreement for 100 ambulances funded by an Indian grant of approximately 5.28 million dollars.
India also pledged 50 Health ATM medical kiosks to Sri Lanka and announced it will host a Centre of Excellence for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
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How the story developed
- සිPrime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met with delegates to discuss regional health cooperation and outcomes.
- EසිதThis storyMember states adopted a regional action plan and India pledged ambulances and health equipment.
- EසිதDr. Nalinda Jayatissa was elected chairman of the inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting in Colombo.
- தBIMSTEC senior health officials gathered in Colombo to discuss regional health cooperation.
