New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Health Research (DHR) convened representatives from Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, and India at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, for a high-level regional dialogue on strengthening health research systems.

The meeting marked an important milestone in fostering collaboration across South and Southeast Asia to ensure that health research directly informs policy, addresses regional priorities, and builds sustainable systems for the future.

The deliberations were enriched by the presence of eminent experts and dignitaries, with sessions chaired by VK Paul, Member, NITI Aayog; K. Srinath Reddy, Honorary Distinguished Professor, PHFI; Shamika Ravi, Memb...