ICMR’s strategic shift: repurposing institutes
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
ICMR has strategically reviewed and repurposed several institutes to address modern healthcare needs. Mumbai's reproductive health institute renamed as National Institute for Research on Women's Health now covers conditions affecting women broadly. Pune's AIDS institute focuses on viral diseases beyond HIV. The cholera institute now addresses bacterial infections and antimicrobial resistance. Delhi's pathology institute renamed for child health research, addressing neonatal mortality, malnutrition, and emerging childhood health challenges.
Key Entities
ICMRNational Institute for Research on Women's HealthDr Geetanjali SachdevaDr Sanghamitra PatiNational Institute of Translational Virology and AIDS researchNational Institute of Bacterial InfectionsNational Institute of Child Health and Development ResearchDr M Jeeva SankarIndia