World No Tobacco Day

A WHO team led by the Representative to India, Dr Yvan J.-F. Hutin, was briefed by experts at the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on how the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre detects signals in real-time for a timely response to outbreaks and health emergencies. NCDC’s Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP) further enhances health security in the country—14 institutions and 77 WHO public health officers provide mentoring support to FETP to develop the next generation of public health leaders for India.

WHO-National Public Health Support Network officers conducted an interactive health discussion on Td vaccination against tetanus and diphtheria at Government Girls Senior Secondary School Samalkha in Delhi. The session focused on creating awareness about protection against tetanus and diphtheria, strengthening adolescent immunity, and promoting timely vaccination towards building a healthier and protected community. (© WHO India / Hari Kishan)

South West Delhi’s District Immunization Officer, Public Health Nursing Officer, and Auxiliary Nurse Midwife were assisted by WHO-National Public Health Support Network in conducting physical verification of a measles-positive case in the identified outbreak area in Qutub Vihar, Block D, South West District. The team jointly assessed the local situation, verified the case details, and ensured timely implementation of public health response measures. (© WHO India / Hari Kishan)

Pregnant women waiting their turn for an antenatal care check-up at the monthly clinic at Civil Hospital Banmore, where free screenings, blood tests, and ultrasounds are provided. The clinic helps in identifying and managing high-risk pregnancies under the supervision of senior gynaecologist Dr Abha Singh Rathore. Each month, around 50–60 women are screened, and an average of 10–12 high-risk pregnancies are monitored. WHO field teams provide technical support. (© WHO India / Sanchita Sharma)