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Source- This post on The Healthy Indian Project has been created based on the article “The Healthy Indian Project (THIP) Joins WHO’s vaccine safety net” published in “FE healthcare” on 5 February 2024.
Why in the news?
The Healthy Indian Project (THIP), a health information platform in India, has recently been included as a member of the World Health Organization’s Vaccine Safety Net (VSN).
What is “The Healthy Indian Project”?
About– It is a health information and fact-checking platform in India.
Objective– To enhance health literacy among Indians by delivering credible and evidence-based content in multiple Indian languages.
Website language– It is available in 5 Indian languages namely English, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi and Gujarati.
VSN membership– Since 2023.
Website’s sponsorship policy– This is privately funded by its directors. The company is not affiliated to any political institution.
Significance of The Healthy Indian Project
1) Through fact-checking, it will dispel misinformation surrounding vaccines.
2) THIP Care, the platform’s app, will simplify individualized health and vaccine record-keeping for citizens of India.
3) THIP BOT also known as RAKSHA is a popular chatbot built to empower citizens to cross-check any misinformation regarding vaccine.
4) This contributes to the ongoing effort to combat vaccine hesitancy and promote widespread vaccine acceptance across the country.
5) This user-friendly application assists in maintaining digital profiles for parents and children. It also serves as a valuable resource for addressing vaccination-related queries.
About Vaccine Safety Net
1) Origin-Various non-governmental organizations , United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and WHO came together in 2003 to start the Vaccine Safety Net Project (VSN).
2) Established by– World Health Organization. This is a global network of websites.
3) Objective– To provide scientifically based information on vaccine safety in various languages.
4) Membership– It has 110 websites from 45 countries. They provide vaccine safety information in 43 languages.
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