NATIONAL HEALTH
AGENCIES
Presented By : Norgima
Tamang
3rd year GNM
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OVERVIEW
Introduction NCDC Other key
agencies
MoHFW CDSCO Challenges
NHA AIIMS Conclusion
ICMR NIHFW Thank You
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INTRODUCTION
National health agencies are responsible for implementing
health policies, controlling diseases, and improving
healthcare infrastructure.
These agencies work under the Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare (MoHFW) and collaborate with state
governments.
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MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY
WELFARE (MOHFW) 3
Governing body for public health,
medical education, and research in
India.
Two main departments:
1. Department of Health & Family
Welfare – Oversees national health
programs.
2.Department of Health Research
(DHR) – Promotes medical and clinical
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NATIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY 4
(NHA)
♦Implements Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri
Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
♦Provides health insurance coverage to poor and
vulnerable families.
♦Uses digital health technology for efficient
service delivery.
INDIAN COUNCIL OF 5
MEDICAL RESEARCH
(IMCR)
Apex body for biomedical research in India.
Conducts research on infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases,
and vaccines.
Played a key role in COVID-19 research and vaccine development.
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR 6
DISEASE CONTROL
(NCDC)
♦ Monitors and controls disease outbreaks.
♦ Provides technical support for public health
programs.
♦ Works on epidemic intelligence and response.
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CENTRAL DRUGS STANDARD 7
CONTROL ORGANISATION (CDSRO)
♦Regulates drug approval, clinical trials,
and vaccine licensing.
♦ Ensures drug safety and efficacy.
♦Works under the Drugs and
Cosmetics Act, 1940.
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ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF 8
MEDICAL SCIENCES (AIIMS)
♦Premier medical institute for
education, research, and patient care.
♦ Provides high-quality medical
training.
♦Conducts research on new treatments
and healthcare innovations.
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH 9
AND FAMILY WELFARE (NIHFW)
1. Training
& Research – Educates healthcare
professionals and conducts public health
research.
2.Health Program Support – Aids in
implementing national health and family
welfare programs.
3.Policy Advisory – Guides the
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OTHER KEY 0
1. AGENCIES
National Medical Commission (NMC)
– Regulates medical education.
2.Food
Safety and Standards Authority of
India (FSSAI) – Ensures food safety.
3.State
Health Agencies (SHAs) –
Implement health programs at the state
level.
CHALLENGES FACED BY 1
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NATIONAL HEALTH
♦ Limited funding and resources.
AGENCIES
♦High disease burden (e.g., diabetes,
tuberculosis, cardiovascular diseases).
♦Coordination gaps between central and state
health agencies.
♦ Need for technological advancement in
healthcare.
IMPORTANCE 1
1. Policy Implementation – Ensure the execution of national
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health policies and programs.
2.Disease Control & Research – Monitor and prevent
outbreaks, conduct medical research.
3.Healthcare Access – Improve medical services, insurance
coverage, and rural healthcare.
4.Regulation & Safety – Ensure the quality of medicines,
medical education, and food safety.
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CONCLUSION 1
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National health agencies play a vital
role in public health improvement.
Strengthening these agencies can lead
to better disease control, research, and
healthcare access.
Collaboration between government,
private sector, and citizens is essential.
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THANK
YOU
Presented By : Norgima
Tamang
