UNFPA

October 9, 2024 1:19 PM

India makes significant progress in poverty reduction, electrification, clean water, and sanitation: UNFPA

India has made remarkable progress in reducing poverty, expanding electrification, and improving access to clean water and sanitation, said Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). In an interview during her three-day visit to India, Kanem commended the country for its transformative achievements. "When I look back at the state of poverty, which has significantly reduced, the advancements in electrification, and the aspirations for clean water and sanitar...

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...