In order to address emerging challenges to global and national health that result from demographic and epidemiological transitions and climate change, the WHO country office supported the 52nd National conference of India Public Health Association organised between 7-9 March 2008 at Maulana Azad Medical Collage (MAMC), New Delhi. The conference coincided with the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Institute. The theme for this year was “Excellence in Public Health: Key to Global Health”. WHO-India had provided technical support for an exhibition on public health achievements, milestones and supported a plenary technical session on “Global Climate Change and Impact on Health”.

The conference was inaugurated Mr.Kapil Sibal-Honorable Union Minister of Science, Technology and Ocean Development, Government of India (GoI). World Health Representative to India, Dr. Salim.J.Habayeb also addressed the audience. The three day long deliberation focused on climate change, health outcomes and public health for adaptation and mitigation.