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1. In which city was the 77th session of the WHO Southeast Asia Region held?
The 77th session of the WHO Southeast Asia Region took place in New Delhi, where Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda addressed several significant points. He emphasized the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which provides healthcare benefits to over 120 million families, and India's support for the WHO's Global Traditional Medicine Centre initiative. Additionally, he mentioned the establishment of clinics and centres under the National Programme for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) for early preventive care. Nadda was also elected as the Chairperson of the WHO Southeast Asia session, reflecting India's leadership role in health initiatives.