Social and Preventive Pharmacy
Sem 8
Unit IV
• Policy development: WHO supports the development of health policies and strategies in India, working closely with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. WHO provides technical guidance on various health issues and helps to develop evidence-based policies.
• Capacity building: WHO supports the capacity building of healthcare workers in India, including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. This is done through training, mentoring, and sharing of best practices.
• Disease control: WHO provides technical support for disease control and prevention programs in India, including programs related to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and other communicable and non-communicable diseases.
• Immunization: WHO supports the immunization program in India, which is one of the largest in the world. WHO works closely with the government to ensure that vaccines are available and accessible to all children, and that vaccination campaigns are effective.
• Health emergency response: WHO provides technical support for health emergency response in India, including outbreak investigation and response, disaster preparedness, and response to natural disasters and emergencies.
• Research and innovation: WHO supports research and innovation in India, helping to identify gaps in knowledge and facilitating the development of new approaches and technologies to address health challenges in the country.
• Monitoring and evaluation: WHO supports the monitoring and evaluation of health programs in India, helping to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
Overall, the WHO's role in the Indian National Program is to support the development and implementation of effective health policies and programs, and to help build the capacity of the health system to provide quality care to all people in India.