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OUR MISSION

Mission:

The attainment of the highest possible level of health by the people of India.

Vision:

Build a strong, proactive, technically excellent and dedicated WHO country team, part of a global network; provide leadership in health; and collaborate with governments, civil society and other partners.

Provide technical expertise in public health through partnerships with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; state and local governments; development and other partners; and civil society; with focus on:

  • Promoting health as a fundamental human right, and working to place health as an integral part of sustainable socio-economic development for the people of India

  • Proactive and committed leadership in public health, with emphasis on:

  • setting norms and standards;

  • reducing the burden of excessive morbidity, disability and mortality;

  • reducing the risk factors associated with major causes of disease;

  • developing health systems to ensure equity in health

  • promoting an effective health dimension to development policies in social, economic and environmental areas.

  • Mobilizing, developing and optimally utilizing human and financial resources and promoting conducive working environments.

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