Archive · 13 Sep 2026
BRICS Launches Healthy Lifestyle Initiative Against Obesity, Chronic Diseases
BRICS countries say obesity and long-term diseases are serious health problems.
They want to prevent these illnesses by helping people live healthier lives.
Leaders approved a new BRICS Mission for Healthy Lifestyle.
They also approved a plan for working together from 2026 to 2029.
Countries will share health ideas and practices that can be adapted locally.
BRICS also wants to cooperate more on mental health.
NIMHANS in India will coordinate a network of mental-health centres.
The declaration also discusses tuberculosis and preparing for future health emergencies.
BRICS leaders identified obesity and non-communicable diseases as major global public health challenges.
The New Delhi Declaration endorsed the BRICS Mission for Healthy Lifestyle and a 2026–2029 joint initiative roadmap.
The health agenda emphasizes prevention, healthier lifestyles and cooperation across governments and societies.
BRICS backed mental-health networks, with NIMHANS serving as the coordinating Centre of Excellence.
The declaration also addressed tuberculosis, pandemic preparedness, digital healthcare and medical-product regulation.
- Who
- BRICS leaders and member countries.
- What
- They recognised obesity and non-communicable diseases as major global health challenges and endorsed healthy-lifestyle and mental-health initiatives.
- When
- At the 18th BRICS Summit; the healthy-lifestyle roadmap covers 2026–2029, and the declaration was reported on September 13, 2026.
- Where
- New Delhi, with related health cooperation involving member countries and a previous meeting in Chandigarh.
- Why
- To strengthen prevention, promote healthier lifestyles and improve cooperation on chronic, mental and infectious diseases.
- Declaration
- New Delhi Declaration
- Summit
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Healthy-lifestyle initiative
- BRICS Mission for Healthy Lifestyle
- Roadmap period
- 2026–2029
- Mental-health coordinator
- National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS)
- Additional health areas
- Tuberculosis, pandemic preparedness, digital healthcare, medical-product regulation, traditional medicine and health workforce development