NIMHANS Honored with Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion 2024
| Key Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Award | Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion (2024) |
| Recipient | National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru |
| Conferred by | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Award Received by | Pratima Murthy, Director of NIMHANS |
| Event | 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva |
| Significance | Recognizes outstanding contributions to health promotion |
| Union Health Minister | Mansukh Mandaviya |
| Minister's Statement | Acknowledges India's efforts in inclusive healthcare |
| NIMHANS' Pioneering Efforts | Innovative research, education, and patient care in mental health |
| Key Contributions | Integration of mental health into general healthcare, community-based strategies, and digital health interventions |
| Milestones Celebrated | 50 years of NIMHANS and 70 years of its precursor, AIIMH |
| Award Established | 2019 by WHO |