Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion | 04 Jun 2024

Source: TH

Recently, the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, has been conferred the prestigious Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the year 2024.

It showcases the country's commitment to addressing mental health challenges and ensuring accessible mental health services for all.
India has made significant progress in mental health with the establishment of a tele-mental health helpline (Tele MANAS) and Mental Health Units in almost all districts through the National Health Mission.

NIMHANS:

It is a multi-disciplinary institute focused on both mental health and neuroscience through clinical care, education (undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD programs), and research.
Established in 1974
Declared Deemed University in 1994.
It governed by the act of Parliament titled NIMHANS Act, 2012.
Declared Institute of National Importance in 2012.

WHO Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion:

Established: 2019, upon the initiative of African Region Health Ministers.
Awarded to: Individuals, institutions, or NGOs that make significant contributions to health promotion.