@NPCCHH
Account based inIndia
About this account
- Account based in
- India
- Connected via
- Thailand Android App
Account-level information from X, not a live location or the device used for a specific post.
Official Twitter account of National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health, MoHFW, GoI. Retweets≠endorsements.
New Delhi
Joined September 2020
- Tweets1.4K
- Following168
- Followers1.3K
- Likes938
National Prog. on Climate Change & Human Health retweeted
Driving Climate Resilience in Public Health at #IIWW2026
The National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH), NCDC represented the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare at the 9th India International Water Week 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Through its dedicated stall, NCDC showcased key interventions at the intersection of water, climate and health, including climate adaptation plans, SOPs, training resources, rainwater harvesting models, water quality testing and IEC materials.
The showcase also highlighted preparedness for heat-related illnesses, extreme weather events, air pollution, floods and GLOFs, while engaging representatives from line ministries, leading institutions, global experts and students.
Bringing water security, climate resilience and public health together to strengthen climate-ready healthcare systems.
#IIWW2026 #NPCCHH #PublicHealth
Building Climate-Resilient Healthcare! 🌱💧
NPCCHH-NCDC showcased climate-resilient healthcare solutions at #IIWW2026, engaging visitors on water security, heatwaves, air pollution & climate change.
#NPCCHH #NCDC #MoHFW #ClimateChangeAndHealth #WaterSecurity
World Ozone Day | 16 September 2026
Ozone Layer Protection is Climate Action 🌎💚
☀️ Phase-out ODS
🌡️ Phase-down HFCs
💚 Prevent Ground-Level Ozone
♻️ Choose Climate-Friendly Alternatives
Protect Ozone • Protect Climate • Protect Health
Strengthening India’s health preparedness for a changing climate.
NPCCHH, NCDC convened a National Consultation Workshop on 8 Sept 2026 to shape India’s National Health Adaptation Plan for Extreme Weather Events, bringing together experts from 30+ organizations.
#ClimateChange
Clean air is a public health priority. 🌿
On #CleanAirDay, #NPCCHH reaffirms the need to address air pollution and climate change together through awareness, preparedness, surveillance and multi-sectoral action.
#CleanAirForBlueSkies #ClimateAndHealth #PublicHealth
A workshop to brainstorm and shape India’s National Adaptation Plan on Air Pollution and Health 2.0 (2027–2031) was organised on 17 August 2026 by the Centre for Climate Change and Human Health, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), with technical support from @NRDC_India
The proposed Adaptation Plan would consolidate what has already been initiated under NPCCHH and will reposition the document as a five-year public health strategy that better links air pollution with India’s health burden, SDG commitments, health system needs
World ORS Day 2026 | 29 July
As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of heatwaves, the risk of dehydration also rises.
📷 ORS helps replace lost fluids and essential salts, keeping the body hydrated during extreme heat.
#WorldORSDay2026 @MoHFW_INDIA @DghsIndia
🌍 World Hepatitis Day 2026 | 28 July
Climate change can increase the risk of Hepatitis A & E through floods, contaminated water, and poor sanitation.
💧Drink safe water. 🧼 Practice good hygiene. 🩺Get tested if needed.
. Safe Water. Healthy Liver.
@MoHFW_INDIA @NCDCMoHFW
National Prog. on Climate Change & Human Health retweeted
assamtribune.com/assam/flash…
🚨 Flash floods in Assam's Lakhimpur district highlight the importance of staying safe and healthy during floods.Stay alert. Stay safe
📘 NPCCHH's Flood Advisory and Guidelines prevention.
🔗 Link below
ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pd…
ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pd…
National Prog. on Climate Change & Human Health retweeted
Dr. Binod Kumar Patro, Director, NIHFW, held cordial discussion with Dr Aakash Shrivastava, Additional Director, Centre for Occupational Health, Climate Change and Human Health (CEOH&CCHH).
🌡️ Beat the heat with smart choices! Avoid direct sun exposure, strenuous outdoor activities, sugary drinks, and leaving children or pets in parked vehicles.
Stay Cool. Stay Safe.
#BeatTheHeat #HeatSafety #HealthForAll #NPCCHH #NCDC @MoHFW_INDIA @DghsMohfw
assamtribune.com/assam/flash…
🚨 Flash floods in Assam's Lakhimpur district highlight the importance of staying safe and healthy during floods.Stay alert. Stay safe
📘 NPCCHH's Flood Advisory and Guidelines prevention.
🔗 Link below
ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pd…
ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pd…
📷At the Multi-Stakeholder Consultation organized by NPCCHH, NCDC, Ms Ruchika Gupta (DDG, Social Statistics Division, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation), shared insights on India’s National Indicator Framework and reporting under target 3.9.
ALT Understanding India’s SDG indicator framework is key to advancing work on health-related environmental indicators.
The discussion helped build clarity on the pathway for closer alignment between global SDG indicators and the national framework, particularly for SDG 3.9.1 and SDG 3.9.2.
The session highlighted ongoing efforts to examine relevant global indicators for potential adoption/adaptation within India’s National Indicator Framework.
