New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday emphasised the importance of global healthcare collaboration, stating that healthcare is a fundamental right, not just a privilege.

Addressing the 12th International Health Dialogue conference, Jaishankar highlighted India's efforts in promoting healthcare as a fundamental right, citing initiatives like the Ayushman Bharat program, which provides health insurance to millions of citizens while addressing the gathering at a session titled 'Global Changemakers - Transformation in Patient Safety'.

"In this day and age, health care is a fundamental right. It's not just a privilege. The global south cannot be a hostage to uncertain supply chains and the vagaries of the g...