What happened:
On December 19, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus inaugurated the newly constructed WHO South-East Asia Regional Office in New Delhi during the closing session of the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine. The modern, sustainable facility was built with support from the Government of India.
Why it matters to India:
The inauguration reinforces India’s leadership in global health governance, strengthens cooperation with WHO member states, and underscores India’s role as a regional hub for advancing public health, traditional medicine, and sustainable healthcare systems.