The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru, India, has been conferred with the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024 by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The award, established by WHO in 2019, recognizes individuals, institutions, government organizations and non-governmental organizations that has demonstrated exemplary efforts towards health promotion.
Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya extended his congratulations to NIMHANS and highlights that it is “a recognition of India's efforts in inclusive healthcare.”
NIMHANS director Pratima Murthy, who received the award at the 77th World Health Assembly held in Geneva 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,” she added.
Established in December 1974, NIMHANS has been at the forefront of mental health and neurosciences, pioneering innovative approaches to research, education, and patient care.
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