Dr Himanshu Chauhan

Public Health Specialist at NCDC & Head of Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) of MoHFW, Government of India. Views personal. RT not endorsement.

[Metropolitan Surveillance Unit (Health)-GBA @gba_msu]

ಸನ್ಮಾನ್ಯ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳಾದ ಡಿ ಕೆ ಶಿವಕುಮಾರ್ ಅವರು ಸದಾಶಿವನಗಗರದ ತಮ್ಮ ನಿವಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಪಲ್ಸ್ ಪೋಲಿಯೋ ಲಸಿಕೆ ಹಾಕುವ ಮೂಲಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಪಲ್ಸ್ ಪೋಲಿಯೋ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ಭಾನುವಾರ (28/06/2026) ಚಾಲನೆ ನೀಡಿ, ಮಾತನಾಡಿದರು. ಮಾನ್ಯ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಸಚಿವರಾದ ಯು.ಟಿ. ಖಾದರ್ ಅವರು ಇದ್ದರು. @DKShivakumar
@utkhader

[National Centre for Disease Control @NCDCMoHFW]

The National Multi-sectoral Expert Consultation on Early Warning Signals: #IHIP2.0 concluded successfully on 25–26 June 2026, bringing together multi-sectoral experts to strengthen integrated surveillance & the One Health approach. #OneHealth #PublicHealth @UNDP_India @NCDCMoHFW

[National Centre for Disease Control @NCDCMoHFW]

Additional Secretary (Public Health), MoHFW, along with Dr. Yuvan Hutin, WR, India & other senior officials from the Ministry and World Health Organization, visited PHEOC, IDSP on 24 June 2026 & appreciated the disease surveillance & response activities being carried out by NCDC

[National Centre for Disease Control @NCDCMoHFW]

A training session on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) was conducted for toll-free 1075 call centre executives at NCDC by Dr. Himanshu Chauhan Addl Director & NPO IDSP, under the chairmanship of the Prof (Dr) Ranjan Das, Director NCDC.

[Ministry of Health @MoHFW_INDIA]

#HealthForAll

Union Health Minister Shri @JPNadda Reviews Preparedness Measures for Ebola Disease in view of rising cases in parts of Africa

India has not reported any case of Bundibugyo Ebola disease till date: Shri Nadda

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern; Africa CDC Declares Public Health Emergency of Continental Security

Shri Nadda directed the Secretary, Ministry of Health, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to keep all necessary arrangements for tracking, testing, and surveillance in a constant state of readiness

Enhanced screening and surveillance measures have been initiated at international airports and other points of entry, and advisories along with SOPs on screening, quarantine, clinical management, laboratory testing and infection prevention practices have been shared with States/ UTs

Centre is Monitoring the Ebola Situation and Continues Close Coordination with International Agencies

https://t.co/l0A6L7QQXh

[National Centre for Disease Control @NCDCMoHFW]

The MoU for establishment of an MSU at Delhi has been signed today paving the way for operationalization of the 20th & the final MSU under PM-ABHIM scheme implemented by IDSP, NCDC. #ProactiveSurveillance #ProtectedCities

[Ministry of Health @MoHFW_INDIA]

#HealthForAll

Only Two Nipah Virus Disease Cases Reported in West Bengal Since Last December: NCDC

196 Contacts Linked to Nipah Cases Traced and Found Asymptomatic; All Test Negative

Public and Media Urged to Avoid Circulation of Unverified or Speculative Reports

https://t.co/drsBMG6ivA

[Ministry of Health @MoHFW_INDIA]

National Review Meeting of Metropolitan Surveillance Units Held in Nagpur

Centre Reviews Progress of Urban Disease Surveillance at National MSU Meeting

Strengthening Urban Public Health Preparedness: National MSU Review Meet Concludes

Focus on Early Detection and Coordinated Response at National MSU Review Meeting

#HealthForAll

https://t.co/RlsWGsB0k3

[Ministry of Health @MoHFW_INDIA]

#HealthForAll

Union Health Ministry Holds Two-Day Chintan Shivir to Strengthen Influenza Preparedness through Intersectoral Convergence

Preparedness, Surveillance and Surge Capacity Key to Upcoming Influenza Season: @JPNadda

Centre, States and Multiple Sectors Unite to Enhance Influenza Preparedness and Response

Influenza Preparedness Cannot Remain Siloed; Calls for Whole-of-Government Approach: Union Health Minister

https://t.co/f8rsDZWrRY

[Ministry of Health @MoHFW_INDIA]

#HealthForAll

Union Health Minister reviews Preparedness Measures as Winter Influenza Season Approaches

Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring the situation of respiratory illnesses in the Country including Seasonal Influenza

India well-prepared to handle Respiratory Illnesses, Surveillance shows no unusual surge

https://t.co/ss0CRtsrqB

[Dr Himanshu Chauhan @Dr_H_Chauhan]

@NCDCMoHFW The #MSUs are an investment in urban public health arena that will yield rich dividends in the future. The selected #MunicipalCorporations and State health departments are urged to utilize this opportunity to set up / strengthen the public health systems in their jurisductions

[National Centre for Disease Control @NCDCMoHFW]

A review meeting under Chairmanship of Director NCDC was held on 25th November' 2025 to review operationalization of Metropolitan Surveillance Units (MSUs) being established under PM-ABHIM. It was attended by about 50 participants from 19 Municipal Corporations

[National Centre for Disease Control @NCDCMoHFW]

NCDC participated @IITF, showcased its key public health initiatives;strengthening event based surveillance @COMMUNITYREPORTING TOOL #IDSP #PublicHealth #Diagnostics #Surveillance #OneHealth #AMR #Climate

[National Centre for Disease Control @NCDCMoHFW]

As we mark 150 years of Vande Mataram NCDC Director&Officers actively participated in the inauguration of the year-long commemoration of the National Song “Vande Mataram” on 7 Nov 2025 by the Hon'ble PM to honour the timeless words that awakened the spirit of our freedom movement

[Dr Himanshu Chauhan @Dr_H_Chauhan]

@BlueDart_ : Tracker services not working; Helpline numbers down; Emails not responded ! How does one reach out to you?

[Dr Himanshu Chauhan @Dr_H_Chauhan]

@elonmusk Replied

[Dr Himanshu Chauhan @Dr_H_Chauhan]

@idsp_csu @Kashmir Dengue is a seasonal illness that typically peaks in post monsoon months. The numbers reported this year by States through #IDSP are much lesser than the corresponding monthly figures of last year. #Prevent water stagnation #prevent mosquito bites #StaySafe

[Dr Himanshu Chauhan @Dr_H_Chauhan]

3. Death of #LouisPasteur whose work fundamentally changed modern medicine and public health, especially in infectious disease prevention.
4. #WorldRabiesDay commemorating the work of Louis Pasteur and raising global awareness about rabies prevention, control, and elimination

[Dr Himanshu Chauhan @Dr_H_Chauhan]

The most significant events in public health that occurred on September 28:
1. Discovery of #Penicillin
in 1928 by #AlexanderFleming
2. Birth of #Confucius who greatly influenced traditional Chinese views on health, ethics, and society, including ideas about public health

[Dr Himanshu Chauhan @Dr_H_Chauhan]

@prajwalgajawada @HyundaiIndia @MotorOctane How is the mileage now? I have noticed a dip since last few months. City driving is now 7-8 kmpl against earlier 10-11