Liu Jinfeng, vice-minister of China's National Health Commission (NHC), led a delegation to the 14th Meeting of BRICS Health Ministers, which was held in Moscow, capital of Russia, from Oct 10 to 11.

In his speech at the meeting, Liu gave an overview of the guiding principles of the third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the actions taken as part of the Healthy China Initiative, as well as the measures and progress of deepening medical reform.

He called for unity and cooperation among BRICS countries, deepening collaboration and exchanges through policy dialogues and sharing experience and results in the development of the health sector, so as to contribute "BRICS strength" to the building of a global community of health for all.

Heads of health departments of BRICS countries discussed topics including early warning network for infectious diseases, BRICS Medical Association, BRICS medical journal, research network of tuberculosis prevention and control, vaccine research and development center, nuclear medicine, antimicrobial resistance, public health cooperation and pharmaceutical regulatory systems. They also expressed a willingness to enhance experience sharing and strengthen exchanges.

The meeting, which was attended by more than 60 people including health ministers of BRICS countries and representatives from the World Health Organization, adopted a declaration.

During his stay in Russia, Liu visited the Russian National Telemedicine Center and the Russian Cancer Research Center, and delivered a speech at the Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University.