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India Introduces Mental Wellness and Healthy Lifestyles Priorities at 16th BRICS Health Ministerial Meeting

"Mental wellness and healthy lifestyles" are India's new priorities at 16th BRICS Health Meet: Health Secretary Srivastava
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Source: ANI (Asian News International) | Original Published At: 2026-07-22 13:19:45 UTC

Key Points

  • India introduced two new agenda items at the 16th BRICS Health Ministerial Meeting: promotion of mental wellness and the BRICS Mission on Healthy Lifestyles.
  • Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava said officials from all 11 BRICS member countries and 10 partner nations were deliberating on nine agenda items under the health track.
  • The meeting included an exhibition showcasing India's healthcare innovations, traditional medicine, and digital health ecosystem.
  • Yoga sessions and millet-based dishes were featured to highlight physical and mental well-being, climate resilience, and nutrition.
  • Delegates from the United Arab Emirates and Egypt praised India's hospitality and healthcare advances during the meeting.
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