The UN Inter-Agency Task Force Award for 2024 went to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in recognition of its significant contributions to the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the enhancement of mental health. This award honors ICMR's accomplishments in several areas throughout the years and how its efforts serve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
What are Non-Communicable Diseases?
- NCDs are non-transmissible health conditions such as heart diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes.
- These re-emergent diseases continue to subject patients and healthcare systems globally, labouring health care system financially.
ICMR's Role in NCDs in India
- Research: NCDs research by ICMR for better management and prevention
- Policy advocacy: ICMR works with the government to frame policies which will help in controlling and mitigating NCD spread.
- Health interventions: ICMR designs programs to enhance health and reduce NCD deaths.
Key Initiatives by ICMR
- Health Technology for Assistive: National centres set up by ICMR to create healthcare access tools
- Environment-friendly products: This course fosters have good-for-nature healthcare items by ICMR.
- AM features in brief: • World's Largest Assistive Technology Survey, by ICMR- is the largest survey ever done on assistive technology.
Impact and Future Plans
- ICMR's programs help raise public health awareness, improve access to healthcare and promote sustainable practice.
- On the commitment of improving global health and mental health in India, ICMR received an UN award.
Month: Current Affairs - October 19, 2024
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