Dharamshala: On 6 December 2024, Jampa Phuntsok, Health Secretary, welcomed the PRM delegation led by Sydney A. Skov, Regional Refugee Coordinator for South Asia, Anne Kristine Thrift, Political Officer at the US Embassy in Delhi, and Pema Tenzin, Regional Refugee Affairs Specialist from the US Embassy in Kathmandu, to the Central Tibetan Administration’s (CTA) Health Department. During the hour-long meeting, the group held significant conversations with the Health Secretary and other department officials. Tsering, the department’s Project Coordinator, delivered an insightful presentation about the accomplishments and impact of PRM-funded health programs.
The discussion also centred on addressing current difficulties confronting the most disadvantaged members of the Tibetan community in India.These conversations underscored the commitment towards improving health-care services and strengthening support for those in need. As a token of gratitude, the Health Secretary presented the PRM dignitaries with a gift, expressing appreciation for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration’s (US Government) for their unwavering support. We sincerely thank the PRM for their continued collaboration and commitment towards the welfare of Tibetan refugees.
-Report filed by Department of Health, CTA