Health Ministry and ICMR launch India Hypertension Management Initiative (IHMI). Press Information Bureau, GOI MH&FW

Smt Preeti Sudan, Secretary (HFW) and Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Secretary, DHR and DG, ICMR, launched the India Hypertension Management Initiative (IHMI) at a function, here today. The IHMI aims to reduce disability and death related to cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in India, by improving the control of high blood pressure (hypertension), reducing salt consumption and eliminating artificial trans-fats, leading risk factors for CVD. 

India Hypertension Management Initiative to reduce blood-pressure

New Delhi, Nov 28, 2017 (UNI) Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) Secretary and Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Tuesday launched the India Hypertension Management Initiative (IHMI) that aims to reduce disability and death related to cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in India.

Co-relation of circulating magnesium with atherogenic dyslipidemia in north Indian adult population

Co-relation of circulating magnesium with atherogenic dyslipidemia in north Indian adult population
Geeta Shamnani, Vani Gupta, Shraddha Singh, Sunita Tiwari, Shekhawat Singh Bhartiy, Kalpana Singh and Madhukar Mittal.

Original Research Article:
Background: Role of magnesium in dyslipidemia is still controversial till date. Decreased serum magnesium levels are co-related with dyslipidemia.

e Learning on SIA (Supplementary Immunization Activity / Mass Campaign) Quality by WHO

A new SIA (Supplementary Immunization Activity  / Mass Campaign)  e-Learning program developed by WHO is now available to all WHO and UNICEF staff, external consultants, SSAs, MoH, partners supporting immunization, and other interested audiences. The e-Learning course titled "High Quality Measles and Rubella SIAs" describes how to plan and implement high-quality supplementary immunization activities for injectable vaccines (using an example of measles and rubella vaccines).

e-Learning program about the new Vaccination Coverage Survey WHO recommendations

The first e-Learning program about the new Vaccination Coverage Survey WHO recommendations, with a focus on the new statistical aspects included in the Survey Manual. This training is FREE and all you need is interest, an Internet connection and about 4 hours per week. You can take one, two or all the three modules. At the end of the training program, you will get a WHO certification of completion. 

State Training of Trainers on Immunization Handbook for Medical Officer’s of MP, India

The State Training of Trainers (TOT) on Immunization Handbook for Medical Officer’s was conducted at RHFWTC Indore on 24^th July – 26^th July 17.

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: “Stand Up for Someone’s Rights Today”

10 December 2016, Message of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon   

As United Nations Secretary-General over the last decade, I have repeatedly stressed the   interdependence of the three pillars of the United Nations -peace, sustainable development and human rights.  Together, they form the basis of resilient and cohesive societies rooted in inclusion, justice and the rule of law.

UNITED NATIONS DAY 24 October 2016

Message of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon   

This year’s observance of United Nations Day occurs at a time of transition for the world and for the United Nations. Humanity has entered the era of sustainability – with a global commitment to fulfill the great promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.  In this, the Organization’s 71st year, we have 17 goals to propel us towards a better future for all on a healthy planet.

A few reflections on the World Mental Health Day

Dear colleagues,

“Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it…,” says the Dalia Lama. Indeed, life is precious, the most prized gift bestowed on us. Yet, in our daily quests, somehow this precious gift gets compromised. The clutter and din of our lives, both professional and personal, takes a toll of our health and well-being.

Imagining Development: From Vision to Action-Certificate Course by Azim Premji University

the certificate course - ‘Imagining Development: From Vision to Action’ from Nov 22 - Dec 02, 2016, designed specifically for professionals working in various development domain. The brochure is available here . For further details and videos, please visit our website: www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in OR http://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/SitePages/University-resource-centre-events-imagining-development.aspx.