Sanchita Sharma

#OnThisDay in 2014, the WHO South-East Asia Region was certified free of all types of wild polioviruses — a historic milestone in the journey towards a healthier world. This landmark achievement was made possible by unwavering commitment of governments 💪🏾, tireless efforts of health workers 👩🏾‍⚕️👨🏾‍⚕️, support of partners and the communities themselves. 12 years on, the Region continues to sustain this hard-won gain, maintaining and expanding surveillance for poliovirus, and high vaccination coverage, to ensure every child is protected against polio. #PolioFree #EndPolio #VaccinesWork

India is leading the world in child survival, as highlighted in the UN IGME 2025 Report. Since 1990, Neonatal Mortality Rate dropped from 57 to 17 and Under-5 Mortality Rate from 127 to 27, reflecting remarkable progress. This achievement is driven by SNCUs, JSY, JSSK, Mission Indradhanush, and digital tools like eVIN and UWIN, ensuring efficient vaccine delivery, better health monitoring, and stronger healthcare systems. With Ayushman Arogya Mandirs providing comprehensive primary care at the community level, India is paving the way to eliminate preventable child deaths and secure healthier futures for every child. #ChildHealth #NewBornCare #UNIGME2025

📢 WHO South-East Asia Region congratulates the Government of #India 🇮🇳 on the national launch of the HPV vaccination campaign. Dr Catharina Boehme, Officer-in-Charge, WHO South-East Asia, said, “This landmark step, led at the highest level of government, reflects India’s strong commitment to protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer. India’s introduction of HPV vaccination at national scale will have far-reaching impact — accelerating progress not only for the country, but for the Region and the world. Despite being preventable, cervical cancer continues to claim the life of a woman every two minutes globally, and the WHO South-East Asia Region bears nearly one-quarter of the global burden. With today’s milestone, nine of the ten countries in the Region now include HPV vaccination in their national immunization programmes — a powerful testament to growing regional momentum toward eliminating cervical cancer as a public health problem. WHO remains committed to support Member States achieve high and equitable coverage of vaccination, and to strengthen screening and treatment services in line with the global 90–70–90 targets for 2030 — vaccinating 90% of girls by age 15, screening 70% of women by ages 35 and 45, and ensuring 90% of women with pre-cancer and invasive cancer receive appropriate treatment.” #HPVvaccine #cervicalcancer #endcervicalcancer

The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum at Davos is off to a strong start under new leadership.  President Trump & 65 heads of state will attend as tensions simmer in US & EU over Greenland. @BWBusinessworld @wef #Davos26 @anuragbatrayo businessworld.in/article/davos-…

As of today, the @WHOSEARO Region has been wild polio-free for 15 years – a remarkable achievement made possible by the dedication of governments, health workers, communities and WHO colleagues throughout the region, who have worked tirelessly to ensure high vaccination coverage and vigilant surveillance from the smallest villages to the biggest cities . This milestone shows what we can achieve when we work together with political will and action , and is a powerful reminder that we can #EndPolio once and for all.

Antibiotics are not a cure for every illness. They work only against bacterial infections not viral infections like cold or flu. Using antibiotics incorrectly fuels Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Always consult a licensed healthcare provider for the right drug, dose and duration. #AMR #AntimicrobialAwaremess #HealthForAll

At 4:30 PM today, I will be taking part in the closing ceremony of Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine. The Summit this year has witnessed insightful discussions around the theme 'Restoring balance: The science and practice of health and well-being.' During the programme, several initiatives relating to the Ayush sector will also be launched. @WHO pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

India strengthens global leadership in Traditional Medicine through bilateral meetings with 16 nations on the second day of WHO Global Summit in New Delhi Read 🔗:- pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

The world is navigating a period of transition in financing of health and development. Traditional sources of global support are shifting, while new pressures -- from climate change to ageing populations -- are reshaping national health priorities. In this dynamic landscape, #Thailand's 🇹🇭 leadership on UHC is timely and essential, building on the nation's sustained progress toward achieving health for all, Dr Catharina Boehme, Officer-in-Charge, WHO South-East Asia, highlights in her opinion piece in Bangkok Post today. Read the entire piece here: bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinio… #UHC #HealthForAll #WHOSEARO #BangkokPost @BoehmeCatharina

Thank you so much Prime Minister @narendramodi for your leadership and collaboration with @WHO to #EndTB x.com/narendramodi/s…

Opening a two-day consultation with Member States of WHO South-East Asia on regional priorities for 2026-27, Dr Catharina Boehme, Officer-in-Charge, today said, “we are at a global inflection point that presents both challenges and opportunities. Our challenges, and that of all partners, is a tightening funding landscape. Yet this moment also presents an opportunity - to become leaner, sharper, more agile and more focused. To this end, we are restructuring WHO at every level – globally, regionally and at the country level. Our budgets remain overwhelmingly allocated to the country-level, reflecting our commitment to deliver tangible and measurable on-ground impact”.

NCDC & WHO organised a ‘Data Analytics using R’ workshop under the Pandemic Fund to strengthen FETP capacity. Faculty from NIPHTR, AIIHPH, WHO & NCDC joined for advancing public health preparedness. #IndiaEIS

When Sasikala first heard she had #hepatitis B, she was scared, not knowing what to do. With support from her healthcare provider, she began treatment, after being reassured that the disease can be treated. And her family got vaccinated 💉 too. Today, Sasikala, a retired engineer based in South #India, has a simple message for everyone. Get tested. Get treated. Get vaccinated. Together, we can eliminate hepatitis. #HepatitisAwareness #HealthForAll #VaccinesWork

#Anaemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells is lower than normal. This means less oxygen than normal is being delivered throughout the body. Globally, nearly 1 in 3 women are affected by anaemia 👉bit.ly/3YIYfL8

#Earthquake | Follow these do's and don'ts to ensure your safety before, during and after an #Earthquake @ndmaindia

🤔 | Are food labelled as "organic" necessarily safe❓ ❌NO❗️❌ 👉The term "organic" is not a guarantee of food safety. Use good hygiene practices no matter how your food is labelled. #Codex | #FoodSafety

#Opinion | #India’s first #AI-powered traffic management system on #DwarkaExpressway is set to be a national model. With rising vehicle numbers, @pranjalsharma highlights the need for connected cars, V2X tech, and smart highways to manage congestion. mybs.in/2eoUXWh

Graphic health warnings, meeting the highest international standards now cover 110 countries, protecting 62% of the global population. But that’s not enough! We're calling for strong, clear graphic health warnings on all tobacco products to protect your future and save millions of lives. 👉bit.ly/46eWPgu #TobaccoExposed #NoTobacco

📢 Call for nominations for 🏆 WHO South-East Asia Award for Public Health Champion 🏆 to recognize and honor exceptional contributions to public health in the Region. Who can be nominated? ✅ Individuals including public health professionals, academicians, activists change makers etc ✅ Nongovernmental or government-aided institutions such universities, research organizations, think tanks etc; ✅ Health care facility, government or non-government 🗓️ Deadline: 31st July Click here for more information👉🏾 bit.ly/4nitYye

We are grateful for your commitment and partnership, Prime Minister @narendramodi. We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with @moayush towards #HealthForAll. x.com/pmoindia/statu…