US Health and Human Services Secretary calls for cooperation with India in universal healthcare and digital technology
May 22, 2025
  • Read Ecopy
  • Circulation
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
Organiser
  • ‌
  • Bharat
    • Assam
    • Bihar
    • Chhattisgarh
    • Jharkhand
    • Maharashtra
    • View All States
  • World
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • North America
    • South America
    • Africa
    • Australia
    • Global Commons
  • Editorial
  • International
  • Opinion
  • Op Sindoor
  • More
    • Analysis
    • Sports
    • Defence
    • RSS in News
    • Politics
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Culture
    • Special Report
    • Sci & Tech
    • Entertainment
    • G20
    • Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
    • Vocal4Local
    • Web Stories
    • Education
    • Employment
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Law
    • Health
    • Obituary
    • Podcast
MAGAZINE
  • ‌
  • Bharat
    • Assam
    • Bihar
    • Chhattisgarh
    • Jharkhand
    • Maharashtra
    • View All States
  • World
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • North America
    • South America
    • Africa
    • Australia
    • Global Commons
  • Editorial
  • International
  • Opinion
  • Op Sindoor
  • More
    • Analysis
    • Sports
    • Defence
    • RSS in News
    • Politics
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Culture
    • Special Report
    • Sci & Tech
    • Entertainment
    • G20
    • Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
    • Vocal4Local
    • Web Stories
    • Education
    • Employment
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Law
    • Health
    • Obituary
    • Podcast
Organiser
  • Home
  • Bharat
  • World
  • Operation Sindoor
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Opinion
  • Culture
  • Defence
  • International Edition
  • RSS in News
  • Magazine
  • Read Ecopy
Organiser Weekly is Hiring!
Home World North America USA

US Health and Human Services Secretary calls for cooperation with India in universal healthcare and digital technology

by WEB DESK
Aug 17, 2023, 03:30 pm IST
in USA, Bharat
US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra

US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra

FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegramEmail

Stating that Washington DC is ‘thrilled’ with New Delhi’s leadership, America’s Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, Xavier Becerra, said that India and US can move forward in the direction of universal healthcare and making digital technology available.

He further affirmed confidence that India will make a strong effort in its G20 Presidency to move all the member nations with consensus.

Speaking to ANI, Xavier Becerra said, “Based on the conversation and relationship between Prime Minister Modi and President Biden, I think we can expect great things to happen between India and the US. Obviously, there is G20, and there are 18 more countries. We are very thrilled with the leadership we have seen from India.”

“In trying to move these global affairs forward, especially when it comes to pandemic preparedness…we are thrilled that India is so interested in partnering on cancer research and treatment. We want to make sure that we move forward on universal healthcare, making digital technology available. In so many ways, we are two partners riding in this great effort to help the world,” he added.

Xavier Becerra, who is set to arrive in India to participate in the G20 4th Health Working Group and Health Working Group Ministers Meeting, was in conversation with ANI about the G20.

The HHS Secretary said India is pushing a very progressive agenda and the US is “very supportive” of those efforts as it compliments what Washington DC is trying to accomplish as well. He said he hoped that 18 others could become willing partners to move forward.

On the partnership in Indo-Pacific and Quad vaccine, he said, “We certainly agree that there needs to be a mechanism to make sure that no one in the world, whoever region they are in, goes without. I know when it comes to pushing forward an agenda that lets us work cooperatively, that is one of the principal goals that India has during its leadership of the G20.”

“We want to be supportive of that. There is no doubt, that there would be challenges, in some places we won’t have a full agreement. But I believe India is going to make a strong effort in the G20 to move us all with consensus. We are very supportive of those efforts. Because, you cannot have disruptions in that level of cooperation, because then you will have disruptions in the supply chain,” he added.

On the positives that can come out of the growing partnership between the US and India, Becerra said strengthening the partnership between two regional and global leaders would also bring about better connectivity among other countries across the globe.

He added that the partnership between India and the US would be able to fill some of the gaps that have existed in the past.

“What we think is going to happen at the G20 is further building momentum towards working together. Some like India, and the US have more capacity than others, but I think we are all willing to try to share to make sure that we bring everyone on board,” he added.

Xavier Becerra will attend the G20 Health Working Group and Health Working Group Ministers Meeting on August 18 in Gandhinagar, where he will advance the United States’ priorities of “increasing our mutual prosperity, advancing democracy and human rights, addressing the climate crisis, and upholding a rules-based order grounded in international law”.

During his two-day visit to India from August 18-19, the HHS Secretary will, on August 18, hold a bilateral meeting with Indian ministers, according to the statement released by HHS Department.

On August 19, Secretary Xavier Becerra will hold a bilateral meeting with Brazil to discuss opportunities for US-Brazil health cooperation and Brazil’s 2024 G20 priorities as host.

Later that morning, Secretary Xavier Becerra will participate in Session 2 of the 4th Health Working Group and Health Working Group Ministers Meeting: Strengthening Cooperation in Pharmaceutical Sector with Focus on Availability & Access to Safe, Effective, Quality and Affordable Medical Countermeasures—VTDs (Vaccine, Therapeutics & Diagnostics).

Secretary Xavier Becerra will then participate in Session 3 of the 4th Health Working Group and Health Working Group Ministers Meeting: Digital Health Innovation & Solutions to Aid Universal Health Coverage & Improve Healthcare Service Delivery.

Finally, Secretary Xavier Becerra will participate in the G20 4th Health Working Group and Health Working Group Ministers Meeting Closing Ceremony.

(with inputs from ANI)

 

Topics: Xavier BecerraHealth Working GroupIndiaUSIndo-PacificQuadG20
Share1TweetSendShareSend
Subscribe Organiser YouTube Channel
Previous News

Ghulam Nabi Azad’s bold statement: ‘All are descendants of Hinduism, Muslims in Kashmir were Pandits before conversion’

Next News

Adani Power Sells Stake, GQG Partners Makes INR 8,708-Crore Purchase

Related News

India’s Ascendancy: Navigating a new regional order after the Pahalgam attack

Indian officials brief UNSC Sanctions Committee on Pak-based TRF terror group (Representative image)

Indian officials brief UNSC sanctions committee on Pakistan’s terror nexus and the Pahalgam Attack

The Western world and superpowers have a discriminatory understanding on terrorism

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

India calls Pakistan’s ceasefire violation as breach of understanding, says armed forces free to give befitting reply

Indian Govt blocks The Wire

‘The Wire’ claims website blocks by centre amid crackdown on pro-Pakistani propaganda, misinformation

Blackout imposed in bordering villages of Patan district in Gujarat (Image Source: X)

Gujarat: Blackout imposed in bordering villages of Patan district amid ongoing tension between India and Pakistan

Load More

Comments

The comments posted here/below/in the given space are not on behalf of Organiser. The person posting the comment will be in sole ownership of its responsibility. According to the central government's IT rules, obscene or offensive statement made against a person, religion, community or nation is a punishable offense, and legal action would be taken against people who indulge in such activities.

Latest News

Field Marshal or Failed Marshal? Asim Munir honours himself despite failure of Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos by Pakistan

Pakistan: A nation of ‘Anti-humanity mentality’ and global terror hub

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai- left

“Union Government committed to end Maoism by March 31, 2026”: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai   

Telangana: KCR served notice over irregularities in Kaleshwaram Irrigation Project, Congress tightens noose

India, Afghanistan, and the Great Regional Reset: How New Delhi outplayed Islamabad

MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

India calls out Pakistan’s obsession with blaming others for internal failures: MEA

Operation Sindoor: India’s iron resolve crushes terror infrastructure

Media Bias and the Pahalgam Attack: A tale of selective outrage

Swadeshi Strength: Securing India’s future through self-reliance

Maoist supreme leader Nambala Kesav Rao alias Basavaraju killed in encounter in Narayanpur

Red Terror: ‘Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju’ gunned-down in encounter: Know all about the notorious Maoist leader

  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Cookie Policy
  • Refund and Cancellation
  • Delivery and Shipping

© Bharat Prakashan (Delhi) Limited.
Tech-enabled by Ananthapuri Technologies

  • Home
  • Search Organiser
  • Bharat
    • Assam
    • Bihar
    • Chhattisgarh
    • Jharkhand
    • Maharashtra
    • View All States
  • World
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • North America
    • South America
    • Europe
    • Australia
    • Global Commons
  • Editorial
  • Operation Sindoor
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Defence
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Business
  • RSS in News
  • Entertainment
  • More ..
    • Sci & Tech
    • Vocal4Local
    • Special Report
    • Education
    • Employment
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Health
    • Politics
    • Law
    • Economy
    • Obituary
    • Podcast
  • Subscribe Magazine
  • Read Ecopy
  • Advertise
  • Circulation
  • Careers
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Policies & Terms
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
    • Refund and Cancellation
    • Terms of Use

© Bharat Prakashan (Delhi) Limited.
Tech-enabled by Ananthapuri Technologies