India's initiative against hypertension gets United Nations award
India Today
The health ministry stated that 'more than 34 lakh' people with hypertension are availing of treatment at government-run healthcare facilities.
In a noteworthy development, the India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) has been recognised for its exceptional work in the primary healthcare system. Commending the country's 'large-scale initiative', Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya shared his commitment to further building a 'healthy and fit' India.
"A collaborative initiative of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), State Governments and World Health Organization-India, IHCI has won the ‘2022 UN Interagency Task Force, and WHO Special Programme on Primary Health Care Award’ at the UN General Assembly side event held on 21st September 2022 at New York, USA," the health ministry stated.
It’s an honor to receive 2022 UNITAF & WHO Special Program on Primary Health Care Award at UNGA for the exemplary work in improving hypertension treatment at PHC level.#BeatNCDs pic.twitter.com/0l1KVg6MFM
"IHCI is being implemented in 138 districts of 23 states. More than 34 lakh people with hypertension are taking treatment in Govt health facilities. This highly impactful initiative has received applause from the UN. We are committed to building a healthy & fit India," Mandaviya shared.
Taking to Twitter, he said, "India wins a UN award for "India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI)" - a large scale hypertension intervention within the existing primary healthcare system under the National Health Mission. IHCI has strengthened PM Narendra Modi Ji's mission to ensure health & wellness for all."
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