WHO co-operation plan backs improved Indian role in global health
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
The World Health Organisation's new country co-operation strategy (CCS) with India (2012-17) aims to support an improved role for the country's government in global health. The strategy identifies various measures including strengthening the pharmaceutical sector, drug regulatory capacity, trade and health so that these can play a "special" role in India's future, and also suggests the implementation of international health regulations and similar global commitments.