Ihip malaria

Overview of the Programme WHO India Country Office collaborates with the Government of India and relevant stakeholders within the framework of the collaborative Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS), to actively support the development and implementation of national health policies, strategies and plans aiming at promoting access to and utilization of affordable and quality health services and improving financial protection against health-related risks. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare - Government of India (MoHFW), with WHO technical support, has developed and implemented a web-enabled, near real-time electronic information system, called the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP). The vision of IHIP is an essential part of India’s National Digital Health Plan. IHIP is designed to serve as a single, centralized mechanism to integrate health information across all health and health-relevant data from various national programs and entities. Underlying Values and Core Functions of WHO WHO’s mandate revolves around six (6) leadership priorities specifying (i) advancing universal health coverage (ii) health related sustainable development goals (iii) addressing the challenge of non-communicable diseases and mental health, violence and injuries and disabilities (iv) implementing the provisions of the International Health Regulations (2005) (v) increasing access to quality, safe, efficacious and affordable medical products (vi) addressing the social, economic and enviro...

Overview Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite. The parasite is spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. People who have malaria usually feel very sick with a high fever and shaking chills. While the disease is uncommon in temperate climates, malaria is still common in tropical and subtropical countries. Each year nearly 290 million people are infected with malaria, and more than 400,000 people die of the disease. To reduce malaria infections, world health programs distribute preventive drugs and insecticide-treated bed nets to protect people from mosquito bites. The World Health Organization has recommended a malaria vaccine for use in children who live in countries with high numbers of malaria cases. Protective clothing, bed nets and insecticides can protect you while traveling. You also can take preventive medicine before, during and after a trip to a high-risk area. Many malaria parasites have developed resistance to common drugs used to treat the disease. Symptoms Signs and symptoms of malaria may include: • Fever • Chills • General feeling of discomfort • Headache • Nausea and vomiting • Diarrhea • Abdominal pain • Muscle or joint pain • Fatigue • Rapid breathing • Rapid heart rate • Cough Some people who have malaria experience cycles of malaria "attacks." An attack usually starts with shivering and chills, followed by a high fever, followed by sweating and a return to normal temperature. Malaria signs and symptoms typically begin within a few ...