India bestowed the famous “Measles and Rubella viras” award to recognise the hard work and extraordinary campaign efforts to eradicate the Diseases.
India recived this prestigious award for recognition of the Measles and Rubella award in recognition of examplary work carried out by Health care Minister of India to combat two infectious diseases in our country. The award was bestowed by Rubella and Measles partnership at American redcross headquarter in Washington D.C , USA on March 6th 2024. Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan , Deputy chief of mission , Embassy of India at Washington D.C. was present at the event to recieve the award on behalf of ministry of health and family welfare of the government.
About the Measles and Rubella partnership:
As per report of Health Ministry , the Measles and Rubella partnership is a multi agency planning committee which includes the American Redcross , Gavi, BMGF, CDC, UNICEF , UNF, and WHO. They’re dedicated to reduce the deaths related to Measles in the world and in prevention of of spread of Rubella disease.
Changes made by Indian health Ministry for Rubella and Measles
India’s health ministry proved their dedication and Hard work for prevention and curing of the diseases. The Hard work of the frontline workers like healthcare professionals, policy makers and communities accross the nation. Due to the constant backbreaking works of all the health care professionals 50 districts of India has not witnessed a single Measles case and in 226 districts no Rubella cases were reported in past 1 year.