NIMHANS Wins Nelson Mandela Health Promotion Award 2024

June 1, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has given the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024 to the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru. NIMHANS is known as India’s top mental health center. This very important award was given at the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva.

The Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion

The Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion was created by the WHO in 2019 to recognize the important work that people, institutions, and groups around the world have done to promote health. This award recognizes excellent accomplishments and new ideas that have been used to improve health standards and advocacy.

NIMHANS: A Legacy in Mental Health Excellence

Under the leadership of Director Pratima Murthy, NIMHANS has been praised for both its history and its innovative methods to mental health care. The institute does study, teaches, and takes care of patients, mostly in the areas of neuroscience and mental health. It’s known for starting innovative programs in mental health, bringing mental health care into regular medical spaces, and starting digital health interventions.

Significance of the Award to NIMHANS

The award comes at a very interesting time, as both NIMHANS and its predecessor, the All India Institute of Mental Health, are celebrating their 50th and 70th birthdays. This period shows a lot of progress and advancements in the field made by the institute. The WHO’s recognition is a confirmation of its long-term efforts and a boost for future work.

About the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS)

Establishment and Evolution: It was founded in 1974. Resulted from the merger of the All India Institute of Mental Health and the Mental Hospital in Bangalore.
Autonomous University: Functions autonomously under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Recognized as a university.
Facilities and Programs: Houses the largest psychiatric hospital in India. Offers innovative courses in neurobiology and behavioral sciences.
International Collaboration: Partners with organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) for research and training.

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