UNICEF is hosting the India launch of its global flagship publication on the issue of children’s mental health in India. Experts will analyze how we can improve mental health among children, especially given the COVID-19 pandemic, and champion children’s right to protection and services. The launch was held at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi on 5 October 2021 and present at the launch were Dr Yasmin Ali Haque, Representative, UNICEF India, Dr Roderico H Ofrin, World Health Organization India Representative, Guest of Honor Professor (Dr) Pratima Murthy, Director, NIMHANS, Chief Guest Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Hon’ble Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Mr. Yasumasa Kimura, Deputy Representative, UNICEF, India, Ms. Zafrin Chowdhury, Chief, Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships, UNICEF India, Luigi D’Aquino, Chief of Health, UNICEF India Country Office. In the State of the World’s Children 2021, UNICEF took a comprehensive look at the mental health of children, adolescents and caregivers in the 21st century. According to the report, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on children’s mental health.

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to address the 76th World Health Assembly at Geneva

By India Education Diary Bureau Admin On May 22, 2023

Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya will represent India in the 76th World Health Assembly at Geneva, Switzerland to be held from 21st to 30th May 2023.

In resonance with India’s commitment to a healthier world, the Union Health Minister will deliver keynote address at side events for ‘Heal in India and Heal by India’, as well as ‘Together we fight against TB’ reiterating India’s contribution in the field of Medical Value Travel and India’s resolve to eliminate Tuberculosis from India by 2025.

During the course of his stay till 24th May 2023, Dr. Mandaviya will attend various bilateral meetings from nations across the globe, fostering opportunities for healthcare collaborations between the participating countries and also participate in media interaction. The bilateral meetings will engage representatives from Singapore, France, Netherlands, USA, Bangladesh, Argentina, Brazil, Qatar and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Additionally, a multilateral meeting is also scheduled with representatives from BRICS (Brazil, Russia, China and South-Africa).

The key agenda for this assembly will include discussions and deliberations on the issues of Universal Health Coverage, Public Health Emergencies, Health & Well-Being, and more effective and efficient World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizing the importance of global collaborations and partnerships for building resilient global health architecture and collectively striving to achieve Universal Health Coverage through value-based healthcare.