May 20, 2026 4:31 PM

Health Minister Nadda highlights India’s gains in maternal and child health

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda held a bilateral meeting on Wednesday with Helen Clark, Chair of the Board of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), on the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva. During the meeting, Nadda reaffirmed India’s commitment to advancing the global agenda for the health of women, children and adolescents. He highlighted India’s association with PMNCH since its inception in 2005 and said the count...

September 16, 2024 5:44 PM

India hosts side event on adolescent health at World Health Assembly

India on Thursday hosted an event focused on the health of women, children, and adolescents on the sidelines of the ongoing 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva. Organized in collaboration with Norway, UNICEF, UNFPA, and the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), the event aimed to encourage investment and policy changes to benefit these groups and share new findings. Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary and leader of the Indian delegation, highlighted India’s progress...