India and Sri Lanka Deepen Health Cooperation Through New HTA Knowledge Exchange in New Delhi
February 10, Colombo (LNW): India and Sri Lanka have launched a five-day knowledge exchange programme in New Delhi aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s capacity in Health Technology Assessment, a key tool for evidence-based healthcare decision-making.
The workshop, which began on Monday at the Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, brings together officials from Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health with Indian experts and policymakers. It is being organised by India’s Department of Health Research under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs, reflecting a broader commitment to regional collaboration in public health.
Opening the programme, Dr Rajiv Bahl, Secretary of the Department of Health Research and Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research, described the initiative as an important step in health diplomacy between the two neighbours. He noted that sharing India’s experience in Health Technology Assessment would support Sri Lanka’s efforts to build robust, transparent and sustainable health systems.
Anu Nagar, Additional Secretary at the Department of Health Research, drew attention to the growing influence of Health Technology Assessment India in shaping cost-effective and evidence-driven healthcare policies. She expressed optimism that the exchange would help Sri Lanka develop its own institutional framework for assessing health technologies and interventions.
Health Technology Assessment India, an attached office of the Department of Health Research, has been instrumental in guiding decisions on medical technologies, pricing and resource allocation within India’s health sector. Its methodologies and governance models are expected to form a central part of the discussions.
Over the course of the week, participants will explore topics ranging from institutional design and regulatory oversight to evaluation methods, pricing strategies and procurement processes. The programme also seeks to identify areas for future collaboration, with officials from both countries looking to build long-term partnerships that strengthen Health Technology Assessment systems across the region.
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