The India-Sri Lanka workshop on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is a crucial step in bilateral healthcare diplomacy and knowledge exchange. Hosted at the Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi, the workshop is a collaborative effort between the Department of Health Research (DHR) and the Ministry of External Affairs. It aims to establish a strategic pathway for advancing HTA in Sri Lanka, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secretary DHR and DG of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), inaugurated the workshop and addressed the delegates. Anu Nagar, Additional Secretary, DHR, emphasized the significant role of HTAIn in India’s healthcare sector and expressed optimism about its impact on Sri Lanka’s HTA institutionalization. The workshop will delve into various topics such as HTA frameworks, methodologies, pricing, and procurement decisions over five days.
The Health Technology Assessment in India (HTAIn) is pivotal in evaluating healthcare technologies and promoting cost-effective, evidence-based health interventions across the country. It plays a crucial role in ensuring transparent and evidence-informed decision-making in the health sector. HTAIn, under the Department of Health Research (DHR), is responsible for gathering evidence on clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and safety of medicines, devices, and health programs using the HTA approach.
