Archive · 23 Jul 2026
BRICS Health Ministers Back Mental Wellness Centers
The BRICS Health Ministers' meeting in Chandigarh, India, supported the creation of centres of excellence for mental wellness, with NIMHANS in Bengaluru as the coordinating centre.
The meeting, held from July 22-24 under India's chairship, saw the adoption of a health ministerial declaration committing to deeper health cooperation.
The ministers also endorsed initiatives like a BRICS training hub network, an expert working group on traditional medicine, and frameworks to fight diseases driven by social determinants.
The meeting reaffirmed the importance of promoting traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine, and strengthening resilient health systems.
BRICS now includes 11 member countries, and the meeting showcased India's initiatives in digital health, traditional medicine, food safety, and healthy lifestyles.
BRICS Health Ministers supported the establishment of centres of excellence for mental wellness, coordinated by NIMHANS, Bengaluru.
The 16th BRICS Health Ministers’ meeting was held in Chandigarh, India, from July 22-24 under India’s chairship.
The meeting adopted a health ministerial declaration committing to deeper health cooperation and strengthening resilient health systems.
Initiatives endorsed include a BRICS training hub network, an expert working group on traditional medicine, and frameworks to fight diseases driven by social determinants.
The meeting reaffirmed the importance of promoting traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine and showcased India's initiatives in digital health and other areas.
- Who
- Health Ministers and senior health officials from BRICS countries
- What
- Establishment of centres of excellence for mental wellness and other health initiatives
- When
- July 23, 2024
- Where
- Chandigarh, India
- Why
- To strengthen health cooperation and promote mental well-being across BRICS countries
Proponents of Mental Health Initiatives
Skeptics of BRICS Collaboration
Importance of Mental Health
Proponents of Mental Health Initiatives
Mental health is a critical component of universal health coverage and requires collaborative efforts.
Skeptics of BRICS Collaboration
While important, mental health initiatives may divert resources from other pressing health issues.
Effectiveness of BRICS Collaboration
Proponents of Mental Health Initiatives
BRICS collaboration can strengthen health systems and promote equitable healthcare.
Skeptics of BRICS Collaboration
The effectiveness of BRICS initiatives may be limited by differing national priorities and resource allocations.
- Date
- July 23, 2024
- Location
- Chandigarh, India
- Coordinating Centre
- NIMHANS, Bengaluru
- Number of Member Countries
- 11
- Key Initiative
- BRICS Network of Centres of Excellence on Mental Wellness
- Meeting Duration
- July 22-24, 2024
- Chairship
- India
- Key Participants
- Health Ministers and senior officials from BRICS countries