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India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
India, Nepal strengthen health cooperation at WHA78 bilateral meeting in Geneva
Geneva [Switzerland], May 21 (ANI): Reinforcing the strong health partnership between the two nations, India and Nepal held a significant bilateral meeting in Geneva on Tuesday (local time) on the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78). The meeting, held between India's Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava and Nepal's Minister of Health and Population Pradip Paudel, focused on key health issues such as affordable drugs, communicable and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), digital health, and capacity building of the health workforce. 'A bilateral meeting took place today on the sidelines of #WHA78 between Health Secretary, Govt of India, Punya Salila Srivastava and Pradip Paudel, Minister of Health and Population, Govt of Nepal. Bilateral issues on health such as ensuring affordable drugs, communicable diseases, NCDs, digital health and capacity building of health workforce were discussed,' the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) stated in a post on X. 'The meeting also reinforced the strong partnership and support shared by India and Nepal,' The MoHFW further noted. Earlier, India was conferred with the certificate of eliminating Trachoma as a public health problem at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. Union Health Minister JP Nadda lauded this achievement and said it was a proud moment for the nation. 'A proud moment for the nation at WHA78 (World Health Assembly), India has been conferred the Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem by Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General at WHO, at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva,' Nadda stated in a post on X. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the 78th Session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva from New Delhi on Tuesday, highlighting India's contributions to global health initiatives under the unifying theme of 'One World for Health'. PM Modi mentioned India's Ayushman Bharat scheme, the world's largest health insurance program, which covers 580 million people and provides free treatment. He outlined three cores for the future of a healthy world - inclusion, integrated vision and collaboration. (ANI)
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
"Proud moment for nation": JP Nadda after WHO awards India for eliminating trachoma
New Delhi: After India was conferred the certificate of elimination of Trachoma as a public health problem at 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Union Helath Minister JP Nadda lauded this achievement and said it is a proud moment for the nation. In a post on X, JP Nadda said, "A proud moment for the nation at WHA78 (World Health Assembly) India has been conferred the Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem by Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , Director-General at WHO, at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva." Crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nadda said this milestone milestone reflects the success of our public health initiatives. "This significant milestone reflects the success of our public health initiatives under the visionary leadership Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji whose focus on preventive and inclusive healthcare continues to drive global recognition," JP Nadda said. Nadda further assured that the country remains firmly committed to disease elimination and ensuring health for all through sustained, people-centric health reforms. On Monday, World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus awarded India the Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) stated that this recognition highlights India's sustained efforts in disease elimination, its focus on preventive healthcare, and its continued commitment to the vision of Health For All. The milestone was announced during India's participation in the 78th World Health Assembly, which officially began on May 19 in Geneva. According to a post shared by the MoHFW on X, the Indian delegation is being led by Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. "Today marks the commencement of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The Indian delegation, led by Punya Salila Srivastava... is actively participating in the Assembly, reflecting India's continued commitment to strengthening global health systems and advancing international collaboration," the ministry said. India's presence at the World Health Assembly underscores its larger role in global health governance. The delegation's active involvement aligns with India's consistent efforts in supporting multilateral health initiatives and highlights the nation's leadership in public health challenges, including neglected tropical diseases such as trachoma.
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
"Proud moment for nation": JP Nadda after WHO awards India for eliminating trachoma
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): After India was conferred the certificate of elimination of Trachoma as a public health problem at 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Union Helath Minister JP Nadda lauded this achievement and said it is a proud moment for the nation. In a post on X, JP Nadda said, 'A proud moment for the nation at WHA78 (World Health Assembly) India has been conferred the Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem by Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General at WHO, at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva.' Crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nadda said this milestone milestone reflects the success of our public health initiatives. 'This significant milestone reflects the success of our public health initiatives under the visionary leadership Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji whose focus on preventive and inclusive healthcare continues to drive global recognition,' JP Nadda said. Nadda further assured that the country remains firmly committed to disease elimination and ensuring health for all through sustained, people-centric health reforms. On Monday, World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus awarded India the Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) stated that this recognition highlights India's sustained efforts in disease elimination, its focus on preventive healthcare, and its continued commitment to the vision of Health For All. The milestone was announced during India's participation in the 78th World Health Assembly, which officially began on May 19 in Geneva. According to a post shared by the MoHFW on X, the Indian delegation is being led by Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. 'Today marks the commencement of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The Indian delegation, led by Punya Salila Srivastava... is actively participating in the Assembly, reflecting India's continued commitment to strengthening global health systems and advancing international collaboration,' the ministry said. India's presence at the World Health Assembly underscores its larger role in global health governance. The delegation's active involvement aligns with India's consistent efforts in supporting multilateral health initiatives and highlights the nation's leadership in public health challenges, including neglected tropical diseases such as trachoma. (ANI)
