Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya spoke at the One Earth One Health event, which was attended by Sarbananda Sonowal, Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar, Prof. S.P. Singh Bhagel, Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai, Dr. V.K. Paul, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and Shri Rushikesh Patel.

He praised PM Modi’s goal of Universal Health Coverage, highlighting India’s global and local healthcare contributions.

"The launch of these two portals is not just a milestone for India, but a significant step towards fulfilling our global responsibilities," said the Health Minister. India has always been on the cutting edge of healthcare innovation."

Dr Mandaviya further added “Through these portals, we are offering a tangible solution to some of the most, pressing challenges in healthcare today.”

When discussing the Indian health system, the Health Minister mentioned the country's 1.3 million allopathic physicians, 800,000 AYUSH doctors, and 3.4 million nurses and midwives. India aspires to create a workforce mobility system in which professionals may work anywhere in the world.

Dr. Mandaviya emphasized the need of medical travel for knowledge exchange, collaborations, and global health development. "We strive to build a more inclusive and equitable world in which healthcare knows no boundaries and skilled healthcare professionals can make a difference wherever they are," he added. Our collaborative efforts will be directed toward developing a healthcare ecosystem that values the voice of every nation, citizen, and human."

Sonowal praised PM Modi’s leadership and India’s G20 theme ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future,’ which emphasizes medical value travel and health workforce mobility for stronger global healthcare.

He further added “the preventive and promotive approach of our traditional health care systems has played a significant role in modern age today, particularly when global health was afflicted in recent times.” The Union AYUSH Minister underscored the importance of implementing harmonized and coordinated strategies of traditional medicine through effective governance at international, regional, and national levels. He emphasized that “India being a soft power in the traditional system of medicine can play a pivotal role here in mitigation of these alarming changes in health care scenarios.”

Dr Pawar noted “In present times, the concept of health needs a holistic approach and India has the unique advantage of offering Traditional Healthcare Therapies or AYUSH treatments for the purpose of well-being to Medical Value Travelers from across the globe. She emphasized that “integration of traditional medicine and modern medicine is an essential aspect of achieving affordable and accessible healthcare for all, especially in remote areas.”

Dr. Ghebreyesus praised Digital Health for increasing medical access through platforms like Ayushman Bharat.

Minister Mandaviya had bilateral meetings with the EU, Germany, and Saudi Arabia.

The European Union negotiations intended to improve healthcare systems, illness tracking, and partnerships in Ayurveda Telemedicine, clinical trials, and Medical Value Travel. The focus of future conversations will be on a minimum viable product, global digital health efforts, and medicinal countermeasures.

The Saudi Arabia meeting covered regulatory practices, joint ventures, technology transfer, and supply chain resilience. Discussions involved pharmaceutical cooperation, Value-based Healthcare through Medical Value Travel, Digital Public Goods, and Traditional Medicine.

Germany-India discussions focused on pharmaceutical collaboration, Value-based Healthcare, traditional medicine, and digital health.