The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has been honored with the prestigious 2024 UN Inter-Agency Task Force Award for its significant achievements in advancing multi-sectoral efforts to prevent and control non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health issues, among other areas, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda announced.

Minister Nadda highlighted ICMR's pioneering initiatives, which include establishing national centers for Assistive Health Technology, promoting sustainable assistive products, and conducting the world's largest survey on assistive technology.

These efforts, he noted, are creating a lasting impact on the healthcare landscape.