India Honored with 'Measles and Rubella Champion' Award
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India awarded the 'Measles and Rubella Champion' Award by The Measles and Rubella Partnership. |
| Date of Award Ceremony | March 6th, 2024 |
| Location | American Red Cross Headquarters, Washington D.C., USA |
| Award Recipient | Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, received the award on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. |
| Awarding Organization | The Measles and Rubella Partnership, including American Red Cross, BMGF, GAVI, US CDC, UNF, UNICEF, and WHO. |
| India's Achievements | - Reduced measles and rubella cases through interventions like MR vaccination campaigns, innovative strategies for underserved populations, robust surveillance systems, and public-awareness initiatives. |
| - 50 districts have reported no measles cases, and 226 districts have reported no rubella cases in the past 12 months. | |
| MR Vaccine in India | Part of India's Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) since 2017. |
| Recognition | Award acknowledges the efforts of frontline health workers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and communities in India. |
| Goal | India aims to eliminate measles and rubella from the country. |