A WHO official on Friday termed India’s presidency on the G20 Health Working Group assembly as an “thrilling second in historical past” and said it has bolstered the voice of the Global South.

Ayoade Alakija, Special Envoy, ACT-Accelerator, WHO said she is keen to watch the Global South collaborations which can be put together in the new world order and expressed hope that this process will surely help it.

“India’s G20 Presidency is an exciting moment in history, because India is going to decide the global health architecture for the next many decades to come. Because it is going to be decided in the next few months,” she mentioned.

She mentioned she feels that the world is coming to India not simply for discussions but additionally to study from it as a lot digital transformation is happening in numerous sectors together with well being and infrastructure to finance within the nation.

The ongoing meet, which might conclude at present, could be a platform for how we are able to study from one another on this Global South- in Africa, India, Latin America and so forth, she mentioned.

“How can we share our experiences and innovate collectively and the way can we co-create the world we wish…the world that’s going to be actually the world that delivers for us…the folks,” Alakija further said.

The official also said it has been incredible to be in the “God’s own country”, Kerala and see the wonderful tradition and the great heat welcome that they had within the south Indian state.

Meanwhile, Dr Alain Labrique, Director, Digital Health & Innovation, WHO, opined that India 5 years in the past is completely different to India at present.

The similar may be mentioned for nations throughout the globe and within the Global South, he mentioned.

“So, now we have to take into consideration the place we’re at present but additionally construct options for tomorrow and take into account that everybody ought to profit from this know-how revolution,” he added.

Stating that success is built upon trust, Labrique said trust means there is a background of policy, of legislation that protects the privacy and security and builds the trust of individuals to use the systems.

“So, I think, that is the foundation of a place where I would like to see India shining as a beacon to other countries to learn from,” he mentioned.

The official additionally defined the weather of laws and insurance policies that want to be in place for digital success to be doable.

The first Health Working Group assembly underneath G20 India Presidency will conclude right here on Friday. India assumed the presidency of the G20 on December 1, 2022.

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