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American India Foundation organizes health dialogue
The event explored cross-disciplinary strategies for mental health, anemia, malnutrition, and sexual and reproductive health, for adolescents.
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American India Foundation’s country director Mathew Joseph at Swasthya Samvaad / (Image: X/@AIFoundation)
The American India Foundation (AIF) recently organized its annual public health knowledge event called Swasthya Samvaad in New Delhi.
The event themed, 'Navigating the future: redefining adolescent healthcare landscape in India’ explored cross-disciplinary strategies for mental health, anemia, malnutrition, and sexual and reproductive health, for adolescents.
"As we launch the much-needed platform - Swasthya Samvaad - to drive dialogue and collaboration across the ecosystem for public health, AIF is honored to have India’s visionaries join this endeavor," AIF's country director Mathew Joseph said, as per the statement.
"Prioritizing adolescent healthcare is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic investment in India's future prosperity, well-being, and social development. Together, we aim to advance adolescent health as a linchpin for India's growth, recognizing its pivotal role in shaping the nation and world’s future," Joseph added.
Mathew Joseph, #AIF's Country Director, sets the stage at #SwasthyaSamvaad, championing adolescent #HealthEquity and inclusion in #India’s healthcare landscape!
— American India Foundation (@AIFoundation) February 29, 2024
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Key speakers at the event included Dr Zoya Ali Rizvi, deputy commissioner, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India; Dr Sumita Ghosh, officer on Special Duty (Health), NITI Aayog; Dr Parul Goel, additional chief medical officer, Pauri Garhwal, National Health Mission - Uttarakhand; Dr Neena Bhatia, professor of the department of food and nutrition, Lady Irwin College; Dr Vismay Bharai, state nodal officer, Adolescent Health, National Health Mission, Gujarat; Mathew Joseph, country director, American India Foundation; and Dr Mahesh Srinivas, director of public health, American India Foundation.
Addressing the event, Dr Rizvi said, "The status of being a young country also comes with a huge responsibility for the government of India to ensure good health and well-being for young people. The Ministry is also forging strategic partnerships with other related ministries, development partners, and key stakeholders, to strengthen the existing linkages and create new opportunities.”
Session on comprehensive adolescent healthcare delved into strategies to tackle anemia and malnutrition, sexual and reproductive health, drawing perspectives and learnings from various states, institutions, and digital platforms.
We wrapped up #SwasthyaSamvaad with an electrifying session highlighting the need for unified action in #AdolescentHealthcare - bringing together communities & public-private players to build an #ecosystem of holistic care for a healthier nation!@SumitaG92314981
— American India Foundation (@AIFoundation) March 1, 2024
The second session on ‘Charcha: Through the lens of adolescents' featured personal experiences, and the third session on 'Alliance for adolescents, a collective commitment to health equity' emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships, intersectoral coordination, and convergence.
Swasthya Samvaad concluded by highlighting the need to integrate diverse resources and foster joint initiatives to address the multi-faceted health requirements of young people and ensure their well-being and development.
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