- The Department of Health Research (DHR), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has released the draft National Health Research Policy-2026 for public consultation.
- This is India's first comprehensive health research policy, aiming to integrate diverse fields—such as biomedical science, clinical medicine, public health, epidemiology, digital health, and artificial intelligence (AI)—into a unified and coordinated framework.
- Suggestions on this draft have been invited from citizens and experts until July 27, 2026.
- The draft policy proposes a three-tier governance structure to make health research effective.
- Under this structure, the National Health Research Steering Committee will provide strategic direction for research and ensure coordination among various institutions.
- The Department of Health Research (DHR) will act as the nodal agency for the policy's implementation, while the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will provide scientific and technical leadership.
- The objective of this new system is to foster better synergy among research institutions, enhance the quality and efficiency of health research, and strengthen evidence-based health policy and innovation in the country.
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