Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has emphasized the need for global health cooperation and sharing of knowledge and resources, especially for Lower and Middle Income Countries. He was addressing a seminar organised by the Health Ministry in collaboration with the Pandemic Fund in New Delhi today. Citing India's comprehensive management of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr Bhushan noted that India's capacity in disease surveillance and prevention, preparedness, and the response would hold in good stead.<br />''<br />''Additional Secretary in the Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal, called for prioritization of India's G20 Health Priorities in the Call of Proposals of the Pandemic Fund. He emphasized that as chair of the G20 Presidency, India aims to achieve convergence in discussions and efforts across various multilateral fora engaged in health cooperation and work towards integrated action.<br />''<br />''AIR correspondent reports that the orientation seminar focused on the functioning of the Pandemic Fund and its recently announced First Call for Proposals. Discussions were also held to explore the potential role of Indian health organisations as Implementing Entities of the Pandemic Fund. Launched during the Indonesian G20 Presidency, the Pandemic Fund is a collaborative partnership among donor countries and civil society organizations that finances critical investments to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response.<br />