16th Central Council of Health and Family Welfare conference in India
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will convene the 16th Conference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW) on June 29 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, under the chairmanship of the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, JP Nadda.
The conference will be attended by the Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel and Prataprao Jadhav, according to a release from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The event will bring together Health and Family Welfare Ministers from States and Union Territories, Members of Parliament, senior officials from the Central and State Governments, non-official members, and eminent experts to deliberate on key policy priorities and enhance Centre-State collaboration in the health sector.
This year’s thematic sessions will focus on “National Health Mission (NHM) – SDG Goals & Priorities,” “Food & Drug Reforms,” and “Allied Health Services.” The discussions aim to review ongoing initiatives, share best practices, identify emerging challenges, and chart a coordinated roadmap for improving health outcomes across India.
The Central Council of Health and Family Welfare, constituted under Article 263 of the Constitution of India, is the apex advisory body to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The Council reviews the implementation of policies and programmes related to the medical and public health sectors and recommends measures for their effective implementation in partnership with States and Union Territories, the release noted.
The conference serves as a vital institutional mechanism for fostering cooperative federalism in the health sector by providing a platform for constructive dialogue and policy consultations between the Centre and the States/UTs on issues of national importance, enabling greater convergence in public health programme planning and implementation.
On the same day, JP Nadda will launch a series of digital initiatives for the health sector at Vigyan Bhawan. Developed under the aegis of the National Health Authority (NHA) and the National Resource Centre for EHR Standards (NRCeS), these initiatives aim to expand access to healthcare services, strengthen interoperability, and accelerate the adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure for Health throughout the country.
The launch event will bring together state representatives, senior government officials, healthcare leaders, technology partners, industry representatives and key stakeholders from across the healthcare ecosystem to mark another milestone in India’s progression towards building a connected and interoperable healthcare system.
