Question
India is partnering with the Asian Development Bank
(ADB) to establish a climate change and health hub in the national capital. What are the primary objectives of this climate change and health hub?Solution
Having bagged the first WHO Centre for Global Traditional Medicine, to be set up in Gujarat, India is now all set to open a climate change and health hub in the national capital in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The World Health Organisation (WHO) outpost in Jamnagar will aim to provide leadership on global health matters pertaining to traditional medicine; ensure the quality, safety, efficacy, accessibility, and rational use of traditional medicine; develop norms, standards, and guidelines in relevant technical areas; and develop tools and methodologies for data collection and analytics. The new hub for climate change and health will facilitate knowledge sharing, promote partnerships and innovations, and also help countries beyond the G-20, especially developing countries. About Asian Development Bank Headquarters: Mandaluyong, Philippines            Founded: 19 December 1966   President: Masatsugu Asakawa
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