They also shared progress on the Global Health Action Network project against Antimicrobial Resistance, which our country has been developing with support from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The possibility of Argentina exporting generic medicines
Meanwhile, they resumed discussions initiated during Kennedy's visit to our country regarding the possibility of Argentina exporting generic and biosimilar medicines to the United States.
They also deepened the exchange regarding the implementation of more rigorous processes for the authorization of vaccines and treatments to ensure their safety and restore public confidence.
Finally, the Minister of Health of Argentina expressed his support for rejecting the draft political declaration of the General Assembly, emphasizing that both countries are waging a cultural battle and that it is important to maintain that same approach in the health sector.
Points of agreement between Mario Lugones and Robert Kennedy Jr.
Both officials agreed to propose instead, that the document focus exclusively on non-communicable diseases, without ideological conditions or supranational impositions.
The bilateral meeting marks an important step in strengthening cooperation between both countries in a context where health regulation and transparency are key to ensuring public safety.
It also reaffirms the path initiated by the national health ministry for Argentina to regain its place on the international agenda to address major health challenges and build a modern, efficient health system that serves the public.
