1st World Conference on Access to Medical Products and International Laws for Trade and Health

1st World Conference on Access to Medical Products and International Laws for Trade and Health

Question: Recently, where was the 1st World Conference on Access to Medical Products and International Laws for Trade and Health organised?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Colombo
(c) Yangon
(d) Bangkok
Answer: (a) 
Related Facts:

  • On November 21st, 2017, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda inaugurated ‘1st World Conference on Access to Medical Products and International Laws for Trade and Health in New Delhi.
  • The Conference was organized by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare with the support of WHO Country Office for India and in partnership with Indian Society of International Law.
  • The objective of the Conference was to exchange knowledge and expand understanding on contemporary issues in international trade laws and research and innovation for access to medical products to achieve SDG 2030 agenda.
  • The conference was attended by various senior officers of the Ministry, delegates from various countries and representatives of development organisations.

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