New Delhi, September 08 (H.S.): India’s achievements in the field of public health received significant recognition at the 79th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Regional Committee. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, on behalf of India, received two prestigious WHO South-East Asia Regional awards.

Expressing his happiness after receiving the awards, J.P. Nadda said on X that India had been honoured for its leadership in sustaining the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus for the past decade and for effectively addressing non-communicable diseases through primary healthcare.

The Union Health Minister said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has strengthened primary healthcare services, expanded people’s access to quality health services, and taken effective measures to combat both communicable and non-communicable diseases.

He said the government remains committed to ensuring better healthcare services for every citizen.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar