Union Health Secretary, Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava inaugurated the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s Health Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam, here today. Dr. Sunita Sharma, Director General of Health Services (DGHS); Shri Saurabh Jain, Joint Secretary; and senior officials of the Union Health Ministry were present at the event.
This year’s pavilion, themed “स्वस्थ भारत श्रेष्ठ भारत”, highlights the Ministry’s central role in shaping health policies and delivering comprehensive healthcare services to build a healthier and stronger nation.
Addressing the gathering, Smt. Srivastava said that the Ministry is advancing several key initiatives aimed at achieving national health goals and aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals. “The Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan, recently launched, aims to reach 11 crore people. Alongside this, initiatives such as the Tobacco Control for Youth Programme, the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, and the national campaign for organ donation are progressing simultaneously,” she noted.
Encouraging visitors to explore the Health Pavilion, the Union Health Secretary emphasized its role in enhancing public awareness. “The pavilion offers insights into India’s health system and a range of ongoing programmes. Several services, including CPR awareness sessions and anaemia testing, are being provided. I urge everyone to visit and make full use of these facilities,” she added.
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