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The World Health Organization (WHO) has conferred the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, the country’s premier mental health institution, with the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024.
The Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion, established by WHO in 2019, recognises individuals, institutions and/or governmental or non-governmental organisations that have demonstrated remarkable contributions to health promotion.
Validation of legacy
NIMHANS director Pratima Murthy, who received the award at the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, on Friday said, “This award is not only a recognition of our past and present achievements but also a validation to the enduring legacy and vision that has guided NIMHANS since its inception. It reinforces our resolve to continue our mission of promoting mental health and well-being, making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.”
Congratulating NIMHANS for the award, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said it is “a recognition of India’s efforts in inclusive health care”. According to a statement from the Union Health Ministry, the award is a testament to the institute’s dedication and outstanding contributions to promoting mental health and well-being.
“NIMHANS has been at the forefront of mental health and neurosciences, championing innovative approaches to research, education, and patient care. The institute has been instrumental in initiating and implementing avant-garde mental health programmes that address the needs of diverse populations. Its efforts in integrating mental health care into general health care, developing community-based strategies, and pioneering digital health interventions have been recognised globally,” the statement said.
As it turns 50
The accolade comes at a time when the institute is celebrating 50 years of its formation and the 70th anniversary of its precursor, the All India Institute of Mental Health (AIIMH). “As NIMHANS marks the dual milestone, the award holds special significance, highlighting the institute’s rich legacy and continuous evolution in the field of mental health and neurosciences,” the statement added.
[Excerpt from The Hindu “NIMHANS Wins Nelson Mandela Health Promotion Award 2024” Dated 01/06/24]

Q1: Which organization awarded the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion to NIMHANS in 2024?
(a) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
(b) World Health Organization (WHO)
(c) International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
(d) Doctors Without Borders

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Q2: What is the purpose of the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion?
(a) To recognize excellence in mental health care
(b) To promote health awareness campaigns
(c) To acknowledge innovative contributions to health promotion
(d) To honor political leaders in the health sector

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Q3: Who is the current Director of NIMHANS?
(a) Pratima Murthy
(b) Nelson Mandela
(c) Indira Gandhi
(d) Mahatma Gandhi

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Q4: When was NIMHANS founded?
(a) 1947
(b) 1956
(c) 1974
(d) 1990

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Q5: What is one notable feature of NIMHANS?
(a) It houses the largest psychiatric hospital in Asia
(b) It primarily focuses on physical health care
(c) It was established by Nelson Mandela
(d) It offers courses in agriculture and engineering

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