New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) US President Barack Obama said Tuesday that that he and his wife Michelle would like to work on public health issues in India, including the issue of obesity.
Obama, who addressed a special episode of "Mann Ki Baat" radio programme here with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was answering a question on whether he and the US First Lady would like to work on health issues in India like philanthropist couple Bill and Melinda Gates.
"Well, we very much look forward to partnering with organisations, and the government and non-governmental organisations here in India, around broader public health issues, including the issue of obesity," Obama said.
"I am very proud of the work that Michelle has done on this issue. We're seeing a world-wide epidemic of obesity, in many cases starting at a very young age," Obama said.
"And a part of it has to do with increase in processed foods, not naturally prepared. Part of it is a lack of activity for too many children. And once they are on this path, it can lead to a life time of health challenges," the US president said.
He said: "This is an issue that we would like to work on internationally, including here in India. And it is a part of a broader set of issues around global health that we need to address."
Obama said that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had discussed how to better handle issues like a pandemic. "And making sure that we have good alert systems so that if a disease like Ebola, or a deadly flu virus, or polio appears, it is detected quickly and then treated quickly so that it doesn't spread."
He stressed that the public health infrastructure around the world needs to be improved.
"I think the prime minister is doing a great job in focusing on these issues here in India. And India has a lot to teach many other countries who may not be advancing as rapidly in improving this public health sector," he said.
South Africa full of confidence ahead of India clash: Duminy
Melbourne, Feb 19 (IANS) South African batsman Jean Paul Duminy said Thursday the Proteas are b
Electric car maker Tesla announced in February 2021 to invest $1.5 billion in the digital currenc
Chief Justice of India (CJI) N.V. Raman on Monday said he has constituted a five-judge Constituti
Of 'Shab Deg', home-reared roosters and grandma's magic (Foodie Trail-Srinagar)
Srinagar, March 25 (IANS) Hardly anyone among the younger generation of Kashmiris would know wh
'Razia Sultan' zooms in on Women's Empowerment
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) "Razia Sultan", a new historical show on the first woman ruler of the D
BJP has put Advani in Cold Storage: Nitish Kumar
Patna, Jan 24 (IANS) Former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar Saturday criticised the BJP for p
There has been debate around the world over the re-infection of Corona. It is being said that suc
OPEC: Union Minister assured, India will take all necessary steps to ensure its energy security
India will take all necessary steps to ensure its energy security and affordability. Union Petrol
The Indian team suffered a crushing defeat by 100 runs in the second ODI against England. With th
Kejriwal camp meets Yadav to bring peace in AAP
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) In a bid to overcome the differences within the AAP, Delhi Chief Min
