New Delhi: India and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening healthcare systems, improving accessibility, and promoting innovation during the 3rd Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Healthcare held in New Delhi.
The meeting was co-chaired by Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and Japan’s Minister in charge of Healthcare Policy Kimi Onoda under the India–Japan Memorandum of Cooperation in Healthcare and Wellness.
Speaking at the meeting, Nadda said India–Japan healthcare cooperation is guided by a shared goal of improving health systems, expanding access, and promoting innovation for better health outcomes. He reiterated India’s commitment to inclusive development under “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.”
Kimi Onoda highlighted Japan’s continued focus on innovation, technology, and research, and expressed commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava noted that the partnership is built on mutual trust and a shared vision for future-ready health systems.
Both sides discussed the rising burden of Non-Communicable Disease (NCDs) such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions. India presented its strategy focused on screening, early diagnosis, continuum of care, and health promotion aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Japan shared its cooperation in cancer screening, early diagnosis, and strengthening treatment systems through technical support.
India highlighted its strong pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing ecosystem, focusing on affordability and reduced dependency. Japan outlined its public–private collaboration model aimed at improving access to high-quality medical products and strengthening resilient supply chains.
On digital health, India showcased progress under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, aimed at building a secure and interoperable digital health ecosystem. Japan highlighted advancements in digital integration, AI-enabled medical technologies, and collaborative research.
Both sides also discussed healthcare workforce development through exchange programmes, joint training, and research collaboration.
In his concluding remarks, Jagat Prakash Nadda said the discussions have provided renewed momentum to India–Japan healthcare cooperation and a clear direction for strengthening resilient and inclusive health systems.
Kimi Onoda reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to further strengthening the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership in healthcare.
Both sides expressing optimism about expanding cooperation in healthcare innovation, digital health, and system strengthening.
