G 7:PM highlights India's 'whole of society’' approach to fight pandemic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has committed the country's support for "collective endeavours" to improve global health governance and emphasised the need for a "One Earth One Health" approach to this. Speaking virtually at the first Outreach Session of the G7 Summit on Saturday, he expressed appreciation for its support, as well as that of some guest countries, during the second Covid wave in India. The Prime Minister highlighted India's "whole of society" approach to fighting COVID-19, which involved synergising the efforts of the government, industry, and civil society. He also conveyed India's willingness to share its experience and expertise with other developing countries.

The session, titled ‘Building Back Stronger - Health’, focused on global recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and on strengthening resilience against future pandemics. "He also explained India’s successful use of open source digital tools for contact tracing and vaccine management, and conveyed India's willingness to share its experience and expertise with other developing countries," the statement said.The Prime Minister also sought the support from the G7 for TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) waiver proposal on Covid related technologies, which was moved by India and South Africa at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Prime Minister @narendramodi participates in the first Outreach Session of #G7Summit

PM expresses appreciation for the support extended by the #G7 and other guest countries during the recent wave of COVID infections in India

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