WHO India

11/12/2023

: Time For Action.
Work across sectors and communities.

10/12/2023

: Time For Action.
Expand primary health care.

09/12/2023

: Time For Action.
Strengthen health systems.

08/12/2023

: Time For Action.
Invest in universal health coverage.

06/12/2023

Protect yourself from seasonal .

04/12/2023

Watch how UN in India is working to prevent gender-based violence.
UN Women India

01/12/2023

30/11/2023

Street plays on awareness is an integral part of community engagement in Chhattisgarh. The implementation of ‘High Burden, High Impact’ approach has led to a dramatic decline in malaria incidence in high-burden states. Read: World Malaria Report 2023 https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240086173

30/11/2023

ASHA workers testing Ms Sonmati Bagel for malaria in Kadampara village as a part of malaria surveillance in Bastar district, Chhattisgarh. The Integrated Health Information Platform has been expanded to include real-time reporting of malaria cases in all states and Union Territories. Read: World Malaria Report 2023 https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240086173

30/11/2023

A child getting tested for during a health check-up in a primary school. India is focusing on the three ‘I’s: invest, innovate, and implement to reach its malaria elimination goals through accelerated case detection, quality-assured malaria diagnosis and treatment, strengthened surveillance, and integrated vector management, monitoring and capacity building. Read: World Malaria Report 2023 https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240086173

30/11/2023

A field worker conducting indoor resident spray in Bastar district, Chhattisgarh. India has set a goal to achieve zero indigenous cases by 2027 and sustain the progress to eliminate malaria by 2030. Read: World Malaria Report 2023 https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240086173

28/11/2023

Act together now to against women and girls.

24/11/2023

Watch📺: How can we stop drug-resistant TB?

24/11/2023

Watch📺: Can we stop drug-resistant malaria?

23/11/2023

22/11/2023

20/11/2023

Together, we can make a difference by putting an end to the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials. We all have a role to play in preventing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) --- let’s all pledge to play our part.

20/11/2023

Government of India’s and from 15-21 November 2023 prioritizes nurturing care for newborns. WHO is providing technical support to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in training the health workforce and updating guidance on effective and affordable use of drugs and diagnostic tools for managing sick infants and children.

20/11/2023

Optimise antibiotic use.

19/11/2023

Watch how vaccines can help stop AMR.

18/11/2023

Clean your hands to prevent infections and AMR.

14/11/2023

Diabetes screening, monitoring and management are provided free to everyone as part of comprehensive primary health care services in India. The country aims to put 75 million people on standard care for and hypertension by 2025. Diabetes and hypertension are a leading risk factors for diseases, such as heart disease, kidney failure, and stroke, among others. .

09/11/2023

Have you heard of ❓

It’s a relationship between humans, animals, plants and the environment. It relies on the understanding of how human actions and policies could affect animal, plant and environment health and how it impacts humans as a result.

One Health can help

✅ prevent zoonotic and vector-borne diseases from emerging
✅ ensure food safety and maintain sustainable food production
✅ reduce antibiotic-resistant infections
✅ improve environmental health and protect global health security

The One Health approach is for everyone! No matter where you live, you have a role in it.

08/11/2023

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma (second from left) inaugurated the North East India TB Free Summit in Shillong. WHO Representative to India Dr Roderico H. Ofrin and Meghalaya Health Minister Dr Ampareen Lyngdoh joined delegates in renewing their commitment to .

06/11/2023

WHO Representative to India Dr Roderico H. Ofrin visited the Health and Wellness Centre (HWC) Umsawnongkahrai Sub-Centre in Ri-Bhoi district in Meghalaya to interact with the health workforce. The HWC team showcased the comprehensive primary health services being provided, which includes the treatment of six (TB) patients, delivery of four babies last month, and NCD services, digital data entry and recordkeeping, among others. Dr Ofrin is in Meghalaya to attend North East TB Summit in Shillong.

01/11/2023

Protect yourself from . Stay safe, stay healthy.

30/10/2023

The Seventy-sixth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia commenced today with health ministers and senior delegates from Member countries converging in India to deliberate actions to accelerate progress towards achieving health for all.

29/10/2023

Recognise the signs and symptoms of – be aware of the FAST method (Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty and Timely emergency service) to minimise impact of stroke.

23/10/2023

WHO Representative to India Dr Roderico H. Ofrin planted a sapling of Moringa oleifera (drumstick) on behalf of WHO at the Tree Plantation Ceremony in Nehru Park in New Delhi. Senior government officials, ambassadors and diplomats participated in the event that was led by External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, Minister for Urban Affairs, and Petroleum and Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, Delhi LG V K Saxena and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant. Planting trees resonates with the theme of India’s G20 Presidency – Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam or ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’.

18/10/2023

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18/10/2023

Mr Dinesh Gundu Rao, Karnataka Minister of Health and Family Welfare; Dr Pawan Kumar Additional Commissioner (Family Planning and Maternal Health), Government of India; and Dr Roderico H. Ofrin, WHO Representative to India; inaugurated the Rajya Kutum Yojana (State Family Planning) Summit in Bangalore on 16 October 2023. The state health department announced the introduction of two long-acting reversible methods of contraception in the public sector in four districts in Karnataka at the event.

18/10/2023

: Forum of candidates for WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia.

Watch the live forum 👉 https://buff.ly/46L4m3U

18/10/2023

Following a lab-confirmed outbreak, women bring young children to get vaccinated at a special IMI 5.0 session conducted in the hard-to-reach Laru village in the Bhoirymbong block of Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya. Laru is inaccessible on rainy days and can only be reached by walking for over an hour on hilly terrain. WHO National Public Health Support Network is assisting the district administration in ensuring all eligible children receive age-appropriate . .0

📸: Pradeep Modak

16/10/2023

Dr Roderico H. Ofrin, WHO Country Representative to India, participated in a high-level panel discussion on ‘Scaling up Integration of NCDs in Primary Care’ at the World Health Summit 2023. WHO is assisting India in the implementation of the 75/25 initiative, which has a goal of screening and placing 75 million people with or on standard care by 2025.

16/10/2023

Hand hygiene is a simple act that saves lives. Be a handwashing champion – protect yourself and others.

15/10/2023

Handwashing with soap is our best defence against many diseases. Be a handwashing champion – protect yourself and others.