Question: On 27th March 2019, a MoU on India-Africa Health Sciences Cooperation was signed between the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and which of the following country?
(a) South Africa
(b) Kenya
(c) Ethiopia
(d) African Union
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- On 27th March 2019; on India-Africa Health Sciences Cooperation was signed MoU between the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and African Union in New Delhi.
- The signed MoU aims to formalize this partnership by establishing a framework.
- The MoU will pave the way for the cooperation in the areas of research and development, capacity building, health services, pharmaceutical trade and manufacturing capabilities for drugs and diagnostics.
Background:
- In 2016 MEA partnered with Indian Council of Medical Research and had jointly organized the First India-Africa Health Sciences Meet in New Delhi in order to carry forward the strategic vision of India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) III through a structured and concrete partnership in the health sector.
- Following the deliberations in this Meet, ICMR had taken up the mandate to initiate and strengthen the cooperation in health sector in a structured and organized manner.
- Outcome of this summit (i.e. IAFS) was establishment of an India-Africa Health Sciences Collaborative Platform (IAHSP) in 2016.
Links:
https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/india-african-union-ink-mou-on-health-sciences-cooperation-119032701353_1.html
https://www.mea.gov.in/pressreleases.htm?dtl/31184/MoU+on+IndiaAfrica+Health+Sciences+Cooperation+between+the+Indian+Council+of+Medical+Research+and+African+Union