Union Health Ministry Showcases ‘One Health’ Pavilion

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The Ministry’s ‘One Health’ Pavilion at IITF 2024 promotes integrated healthcare through screenings, education, and awareness, highlighting human, animal, and environmental health interconnections.

Union Health Ministry Showcases ‘One Health’ Pavilion

About the Health Services and Screenings Offered:

  • The ‘One Health’ Pavilion at the 43rd India International Trade Fair in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, inaugurated by V.K. Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, offers immersive health services.
  • Free screenings under Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) for children include checks for height, weight, BMI, dental, eye, and ear health.
  • Adults can access free tests for hemoglobin, blood pressure, and sugar levels, along with personalized diet and mental health counseling.
  • The Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) stall highlights the U-WIN digital platform for vaccination, with 150 app downloads and parent-friendly features like booking slots and e-vaccination certificates.
  • The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) stall provides health checks like BP, BMI, and sugar tests and encourages organ donation pledges.

Engagement Highlights and Activities:

  • Screenings conducted so far include ~300 dental checks, 117 mental health sessions, 590 hemoglobin tests, 400 family planning counseling sessions, and 218 eye tests.
  • Interactive street plays on TB, food safety, and vector-borne diseases are paired with cultural performances and magic shows to enhance awareness.
  • The Gaming Zone features virtual reality games on human anatomy and health-themed quizzes, with visitors leaving messages on the ‘One Health’ Memory Wall.

About the ‘One Health’ Approach:

  • ‘One Health’ emphasizes integrated efforts across human, animal, and environmental health to address interconnected challenges like zoonoses, livestock diseases, and environmental risks.
  • It aims to foster sustainable coexistence and agile response systems, aligning with India’s mission of ‘Health and Wellness for All’.

Sources Referred:

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times