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NIMHANS bags the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024 by the World Health Organization

Published on 17 Jun 2026

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NIMHANS bags the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024 by the World Health Organization
  • NIMHANS, Bengaluru, was awarded the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024 by WHO, recognizing its remarkable contributions to mental health and well-being.
  • Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the award as a recognition of India's inclusive healthcare efforts, emphasizing NIMHANS' innovative approaches in mental health research, education, and patient care.
  • The award coincides with NIMHANS celebrating 50 years of its formation and the 70th anniversary of its precursor, AIIMH. 
  • The institute's efforts in integrating mental health into general healthcare and pioneering digital health interventions have been globally recognized.
Source: SarkariPariksha