WHO Chief Praises India's Primary Healthcare: Ayushman Arogya Mandirs Transform Care
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros lauded India's 160,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and ASHA workers for bringing comprehensive screening to citizens' doorsteps.
Dili (Timor-Leste): At the 79th WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee session on September 10, 2026, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, praising India's transformative primary healthcare infrastructure.
Dr. Tedros commended the network of 160,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs for screening hypertension, diabetes, and early-stage cancers at the grassroots, alongside institutional deliveries climbing from 78% to 93%.
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Excellent reporting on this issue. It's crucial that we stay informed about these developments.
I wonder how this will affect the local communities in the long run. Would love to see a follow-up article.