USAID Assistant Administrator visits India to advance health partnership between countries

New Delhi: During his first visit to India as the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Assistant Administrator for Global Health, Dr. Atul Gawande reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to the partnership with India. Advance shared global health and development priorities.

In New Delhi, Assistant Administrator Gawande met with government officials, private sector and civil society leaders, health care experts, partners, and communities to explore how the United States and India can maximize our combined impact and demonstrate models are partnering to harness technology and innovation. Global application, according to the official release of the US Embassy.

During his visit, Gawande met leaders of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to advance the US-India health partnership and outline progress toward achieving shared goals.

He also met entrepreneurs, innovators, and experts who have been supported by the U.S. government to develop and scale widely applicable health care solutions.

“Ahead of World Tuberculosis Day (March 24), Assistant Administrator Gawande celebrated 25 years of USAID’s collaboration with India’s National Tuberculosis Elimination Program to end TB,” according to a U.S. Embassy release. Participated in the program.”

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Assistant Administrator Gawande participated in the launch of the Women’s Health and Livelihood Coalition (WOHLA), which aims to empower and unlock economic opportunities for women in India by addressing the interconnected aspects of their health and economic well-being. Is.

“In Indore and Dewas, Assistant Administrator Gawande saw how USAID is working with local health centers to strengthen India’s primary health infrastructure with modern systems that provide accessible, quality health care to local communities. Assistant Administrator Gawande experienced how USAID is working with the government and the private sector to test the model in these health care centers, which are being scaled up across India, as well as primary health workers to save lives. Being equipped with the latest skills,” the press release said.

Gawande concluded his visit to India by delivering a guest lecture at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, highlighting the lessons of advancing life expectancy globally and how the United States and India are partnering to promote prosperity. Focused on methods. His presentation shared historical analysis and data-supported case studies that demonstrate the importance of strong primary health care systems and the critical role of community health workers in extending lifespan and improving health outcomes.

For decades, USAID has partnered with India to address the country’s most pressing health challenges, including maternal and child mortality, and the fight against polio, HIV and tuberculosis. Assistant Administrator Gawande’s visit highlighted how this deep US-India health partnership is delivering results in India, the United States, and beyond. (ANI)