In a heartening exchange on social media, World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus extended his congratulations to PM Modi on securing re-election following the Lok Sabha polls. The WHO chief’s message expressed anticipation for the continued collaboration between WHO and India towards achieving the goal of #HealthForAll.
“Congratulations Prime Minister @narendramodi on your reelection. I look forward to continuing @WHO-#India close collaboration for #HealthForAll,” Tedros conveyed in a post.
In a warm response, PM Modi expressed gratitude, referring to Tedros affectionately as “Tulsi Bhai”, a name coined during their previous interaction at the Global AYUSH Investment and Innovation Summit in Gujarat back in 2022. During the summit, PM Modi honored Tedros with the Gujarati moniker “Tulsibhai”, symbolizing their camaraderie and shared vision for health initiatives.
“Thank you my friend Tulsi Bhai! India’s cooperation with WHO promotes our vision of ‘One Earth One Health’. The first WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India adds to our joint efforts towards #HealthForAll,” replied PM Modi.
The exchange highlights the deepening bond between the two leaders and underscores the importance of international collaboration in addressing global health challenges. As Prime Minister Modi prepares to take oath for his third term, this interaction sets a positive tone for future engagements in health and allied sectors.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), under PM Modi’s leadership, emerged victorious in the Lok Sabha polls, leading the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to secure 293 seats, while the Opposition INDIA bloc won 232 seats.
PM Modi’s forthcoming tenure holds promise for further advancements in health and wellness, both domestically and on the global stage, as echoed in his ongoing partnership with WHO.