He also addressed the 108th Foundation day of the Indian Council of Medical Research. We want that every child has the right to reach his/her full potential in terms of physical and mental health,’’ said Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). He was speaking on the occasion to mark the celebration of the 108th Foundation day of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) here on Sunday. This Declaration builds on an ongoing collaborative research and training programme between India and the U.S., including enhancement of research capacity. The initial focus is intended to engage scientists in infectious disease and immunology research, with an emphasis on diseases that affect women and children.

Source: The Hindu November 17, 2019 18:30 UTC