16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting concludes in Chandigarh
The 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting concluded in Chandigarh on 23 July 2026 under India's BRICS Chairship, with members unanimously adopting the 16th BRICS Health Ministerial Declaration.
Summary
The 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting was held under India's Chairship theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda addressed the meeting virtually. The Declaration sets up institutional mechanisms for future cooperation and endorses operational frameworks on health equity and public health cooperation, and NIMHANS will coordinate the BRICS Network of Centres of Excellence on Mental Wellness.
Key facts
- Meeting
- 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting
- Venue / date
- Chandigarh, concluded 23 July 2026
- Outcome
- 16th BRICS Health Ministerial Declaration – adopted unanimously
- Chairship theme
- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
- Mental wellness network
- Coordinated by NIMHANS
- India's minister
- J.P. Nadda (addressed virtually)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which city hosted the 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting under India's BRICS Chairship in July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Chandigarh
The 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting concluded in Chandigarh on 23 July 2026.
Which institution will coordinate the BRICS Network of Centres of Excellence on Mental Wellness, as decided at the 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting?
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Correct answer: B — NIMHANS
NIMHANS will coordinate the BRICS Network of Centres of Excellence on Mental Wellness.
What is the theme of India's BRICS Chairship 2026, under which the 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting was held?
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Correct answer: D — Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
India's BRICS Chairship theme is 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.