South & Southeast Asian Nations Collaborate to Enhance Health Research Systems

Representatives from Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, and India convened in New Delhi to strengthen health research systems through collaboration. The meeting focused on aligning health research with policy, addressing regional health priorities, and building sustainable health systems. Key areas of cooperation include One Health, pandemic preparedness, and medical innovation. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) offered tools and training to support emerging research systems, emphasizing the importance of structured collaboration and joint capacity-building efforts.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link