India is hosting the 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Chandigarh with the aim of deepening cooperation among member countries on shared global health priorities. The agenda covers health security, preparedness for future pandemics, digital health, access to affordable medicines, tuberculosis (TB), mental wellness and the building of resilient health systems. The meeting is part of India's programme as holder of the BRICS Presidency in 2026, and offers a platform to align positions on health issues that affect developing economies.