National Health Goals

Reduction of Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) to 32 per 1000 live births by 2017
Reduction of Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to 123 per 100,000 live births by 2017
Reduction of Total Fertility Rate (TFR) to 2.1 by 2017
Prevention and reduction of under-nutrition in children under 3 years to half of NFHS-3 (2005-2006) levels 27 per cent by 2017
Prevention and reduction of anemia among women aged 15-49 years to 28 percent by end of 2017
Raising child sex ratio in the 0-6 years age group from 914 to 950
Prevention and reduction of burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases (including mental illness) and injuries
Reduction of poor household’s out-of-pocket expenditure to 1.87 percent of GDP by the end of 2017
Reduce Tuberculosis annual incidence and mortality by half by the end of 2017
Reduce Leprosy prevalence to <1/10,000 population and incidence to zero in all districts by the end of 2017
Annual malaria incidence of <1/1,000 by the end of 2017
Microfilaria prevalence <1 percent in all districts by the end of 2017
Case fatality rate of Dengue <1 percent by the end of 2017
Containment of Chikungunya outbreaks by the end of 2017
Reduction in Japanese Encephalitis mortality by 30 percent by the end of 2017
Elimination of Kala-azar by 2015, that is <1 case per 10,000 population in all blocks
Reduce new infections of HIV/AIDS to zero and provide comprehensive care, support and treatment services to all who require it

IAPSM - PUBLIC HEALTH INFOGRAPHICS (IPHI)

IPHI - Edition 1 Issue 1

Final Guidelines for submitting Infographics

Activities under IPHI

The Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) is a premier national professional body dedicated to the field of Community Medicine and Public Health. Established in 1974, IAPSM operates as a "not-for-profit" organization, uniting specialists in Preventive and Social Medicine, Community Medicine, and Public Health across India. As a key stakeholder in healthcare services, medical education, and public health, IAPSM plays a vital role in promoting and advancing health policies and practices in line with both national and international goals.

IAPSM is committed to enhancing public health communication and education through various initiatives and activities. At the forefront of these efforts is the "IAPSM - Public Health Infographics (IPHI)" initiative. This structured approach focuses on the creation, dissemination, and recognition of high-quality infographics, aimed at improving public health literacy and awareness. The IPHI initiative introduces infographic templates to enhance the skills of young IAPSM leaders and fosters innovation in public health communication strategies. It leverages infographics for education, training, and awareness campaigns, expanding reach through collaboration with various institutions and agencies.

By creating a platform for accessible, data-driven public health content, IAPSM seeks to boost health literacy and encourage proactive health behaviors through visually impactful content. The ultimate goal is to support a healthier, well-informed society by making complex health information more accessible and engaging through the use of infographics.