{"id":15718,"date":"2026-01-09T18:58:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T13:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=15718"},"modified":"2026-01-09T18:58:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T13:28:17","slug":"union-health-minister-shri-j-p-nadda-addresses-inaugural-advancing-public-health-outcomes-forum-2025-says-indias-public-health-journey-has-entered-a-decisive-results-oriented-phase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=15718","title":{"rendered":"Union Health Minister Shri J. P. Nadda Addresses Inaugural Advancing Public Health Outcomes Forum 2025; Says India\u2019s Public Health Journey Has Entered a Decisive, Results-Oriented Phase"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Union Health Minister Shri J. P. Nadda Addresses Inaugural Advancing Public Health Outcomes Forum 2025; Says India\u2019s Public Health Journey Has Entered a Decisive, Results-Oriented Phase<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n


\nShri Nadda Reaffirms Commitment to Collective Responsibility and Inclusive Growth in Advancing Public Health, Aligned with PM\u2019s Vision of \u2018Aarogyam Paramam Bhagyam\u2019 and Principle of \u2018Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas\u2019<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Emphasises on Quality of Care: Over 30,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs Attain NQAS Certification<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NQAS Certification to Be Extended to Every Ayushman Arogya Mandir: Shri J.P. Nadda<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Union Health Minister Unveils Four Reports Highlighting India\u2019s Achievements in Malaria, TB, Lymphatic Filariasis, and Immunisation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Posted On: 24 DEC 2025 7:53PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda, today addressed the inaugural Advancing Public Health Outcomes Forum 2025 in New Delhi, underscoring that India\u2019s public-health journey has entered a decisive and results-oriented phase, driven by strong science, effective programme delivery, and active people\u2019s participation.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Speaking at the Forum themed \u201cDisease Control and Immunisation\u201d, Shri Nadda highlighted that sustained national efforts have led to tangible progress in controlling diseases, expanding immunisation coverage, and strengthening institutional and scientific capacities. He also noted that progress in disease control and immunisation reflects not isolated programmes, but institutional strength, Jan Bhagidari (people\u2019s participation), and sustained political commitment.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Shri Nadda emphasised that this trajectory is aligned with the Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister\u2019s vision of\u00a0\u201cAarogyam Paramam Bhagyam\u201d<\/em>\u2014health as the foundation of economic and social development\u2014and guided by the principle of\u00a0\u201cSabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas\u201d<\/em>, underscoring collective responsibility, inclusive growth, and shared effort in advancing public-health outcomes across the country.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Underscoring Government\u2019s commitment to strengthening primary healthcare, Shri Nadda stated that, the aim of the Government is to establish one Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) for every 2,000 population. He further emphasised quality of care, noting that the Government is working towards National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification for all AAMs, with over 30,000 AAMs already having received NQAS certification.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Highlighting progress in disease control, the Union Health Minister said that India has transitioned from a high-burden malaria country to a high-impact state, with malaria incidence declining by over 80 per cent and deaths by 78 per cent.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

On tuberculosis, Shri Nadda noted that TB incidence has declined from 237 cases per lakh population in 2015 to 187 per lakh at present. He added that India has achieved a 21 per cent decline in TB incidence, significantly higher than the global decline of 12 per cent.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Minister also highlighted significant gains in maternal and child health outcomes. Maternal Mortality Ratio has declined from 130 per lakh live births in 2014 to 88 in 2025. Infant Mortality Rate has reduced from 39 per 1,000 live births in 2014 to 27 in 2025. Under-Five Mortality Rate has declined by 42 per cent in India, compared to a global decline of 12 per cent, while Neonatal Mortality Rate has fallen by 39 per cent in India, against 11 per cent globally.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Furthermore, he stated that Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has significantly reduced out-of-pocket expenditure from 69 per cent to 39 per cent, strengthening financial protection for millions of families.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Convened by the Women\u2019s Collective Forum (WCF), with support from the Gates Foundation, in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and in partnership with leading national institutions, the Forum represents a whole-of-system engagement, rather than a siloed dialogue under the strategic leadership of Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Principal Advisor, WCF. The Forum is also being held in partnership with premier national institutions, including the Indian Council of Medical Research\u2013National Institute of Malaria Research, Indian Council of Medical Research\u2013National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Indian Council of Medical Research\u2013Vector Control Research Centre, and the Centre of Excellence in Affordable Healthcare, IIT Kharagpur.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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During the Forum, Union Health Minister released four flagship reports highlighting India\u2019s progress across key public health priorities:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • India\u2019s Progress towards Malaria Elimination \u2014 published by the Indian Council of Medical Research\u2013National Institute of Malaria Research, New Delhi.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  • India\u2019s Progress in Addressing the Challenge of Tuberculosis \u2014 published by the Indian Council of Medical Research\u2013National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  • India\u2019s Progress towards Eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis \u2014 published by the Indian Council of Medical Research\u2013Vector Control Research Centre, Puducherry.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  • How India Is Enabling and Leveraging Immunisation for Better Health \u2014 published by the Centre of Excellence in Affordable Healthcare, IIT Kharagpur.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Commending government\u2019s efforts in the health care sector, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Principal Advisor in the Women\u2019s Collective Forum and former Cabinet Minister, stated that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has reaffirmed that sustained political will, data\u2011driven governance, and investment in frontline capacity can successfully translate national intent into measurable outcomes. She highlighted that India\u2019s progress in immunisation, disease elimination, and strengthening of primary healthcare reflects government\u2019s approach that is attuned to both scale and last\u2011mile delivery.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Director General ICMR, WCF Principal Advisor Mrs. Smriti Zubin Irani, Mrs. Archana Vyas, Country Director, India, Gates Foundation, and Dr. Randeep Guleria, Chairman, CII Public Health Council were also present at the event.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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