Obesity, non-communicable diseases get BRICS spotlight in New Delhi Declaration
- The New Delhi Declaration, adopted at the BRICS Summit, recognised obesity and non-communicable diseases NCDs as major challenges.
- BRICS endorsed a Mission for Healthy Lifestyle and a roadmap for 2026-2029, plus best-practice guides.
- It backed setting up a BRICS Training Hub Network and Centres of Excellence, coordinated by India’s NIMHANS.
- The declaration committed to mental health support for crisis-affected groups, including children.
Source: firstpost.com
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