‘Discussed engagement of @WHOSEARO field personnel for strengthening COVID19 surveillance by leveraging the Integrated Health Information Platform & Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme’

Dr Harsh Vardhan, @drharshvardhan – Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare:

  • Today, I held a meeting with key central & state health functionaries & Sr officials of the @WHO on the containment measures for #COVID19 in India via Video Conference.
  • Over 1000 WHO Polio TB NTD field surveillance staff & state officials were present in this meeting.
  • Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, @WHOSEARO , Mr Henk Bekedam, WHO Rep To India & Mr @AshwiniKChoubey , MoS @MoHFW_INDIA were also present.
  • The key discussion points included engagement of @WHOSEARO field personnel for strengthening #COVID19 surveillance by leveraging the Integrated Health Information Platform & Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme.
  • In my interaction with @WHO field staff, I recalled how I had successfully tapped their skills, energy & experience in my polio eradication mission.
  • I thanked them for joining me once again, this time in #COVID2019 containment & exhorted them to work closely with all stakeholders
Pic Credit: @drharshvardhan

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