“Following the remarkable success of CoWIN digital platform during the COVID-19 pandemic, India has conceptualized the online digital platform-UWIN, for the Universal Immunization Programme. The portal will register, track, and monitor all vaccination events,” Nadda added.Understanding the role that traditional and complementary medicine plays across Southeast Asian member states, Nadda emphasised that India has backed WHO in creating the Global Traditional Medicine Centre, aimed at promoting these systems.“India’s experience in integrating this system with the conventional system of medicine has led to the provision of holistic healthcare, promoting overall well-being and expanding the range of healthcare services,” Nadda said.The WHO meet was attended by member nations, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Indonesia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Timor-Leste. The SEARO region has 11 member nations, including India.WHO SEARO Regional Director Saima Wazed underlined that the best antidote for crises is cooperation and underscored the need for collaborative action to build on the public health gains and overcome new threats in the region.
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