World Health Assembly

May 21, 2026 11:05 AM

India showcases TB elimination drive and ethical AI vision in healthcare at World Health Assembly

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday highlighted India’s expanding efforts in tuberculosis elimination, lung health screening, and ethical use of artificial intelligence in healthcare while addressing multiple high-level side events during the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva. Speaking at a ministerial side event on “Ministerial Perspectives on Lung Health Screening,” organized by the Stop TB Partnership and co-hosted by India, Japan, the Philippines, and Zambia, Nad...

September 16, 2024 5:18 PM

India reaffirms commitment to adolescent well-being with launch of new report

The Indian government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the well-being of adolescents at the launch of a new report titled "Economic Case for Investment in the Well-being of Adolescents in India." The event, held on Thursday, highlighted significant improvements in adolescent welfare across the country and showcased the government's extensive policies aimed at promoting youth health and development. Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra emphasized India's dedication to nurturing adol...

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...