Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Mangaluru's APDF Joins WHO's Global Health Commission
A group from Mangaluru called the Anti Pollution Drive Foundation (APDF) has been chosen to join a special group at the World Health Organization (WHO).
This group focuses on healthcare, fairness for everyone, and helping communities.
The APDF was picked from many groups around the world after a careful review.
The APDF is known for its work in improving air quality, making sure everyone has access to clean bathrooms, and promoting health at work.
The WHO wants to include more voices from different cities, and the APDF's inclusion helps make this happen.
Mangaluru-based Anti Pollution Drive Foundation (APDF) inducted into WHO's Civil Society Commission.
The Commission focuses on primary healthcare, gender rights, health equity, and community-based health interventions.
APDF was selected from a global pool of nearly 680 applicants after a multi-phase review by WHO.
APDF is recognized for projects in air quality management, sanitation, and occupational health.
APDF's inclusion aims to diversify voices and ensure representation from smaller cities.
- Who
- Anti Pollution Drive Foundation (APDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
- What
- Anti Pollution Drive Foundation (APDF) from Mangaluru inducted into WHO's Civil Society Commission.
- When
- The WHO Commission held its first annual general meeting in March 2024.
- Where
- Mangaluru, India.
- Why
- To strengthen collaboration with civil society actors in areas like primary healthcare and health equity.
- Organization
- Anti Pollution Drive Foundation (APDF)
- Location
- Mangaluru
- Commission
- WHO Civil Society Commission
- Focus Areas
- Primary healthcare, gender rights, health equity
- Selection Process
- Multi-phase review by WHO
- First Meeting
- March 2024
