• The Union Health Minister launched five DHR-ICMR health research initiatives under the 100-day agenda, aimed at advancing India’s position in global health research.

• The "First in the World" Challenge is a high-risk, high-reward program to develop globally unique health technologies.

• ICMR is upgrading Viral Research & Diagnostic Labs (VRDLs) to Infectious Disease Research and Diagnostic Labs (IRDLs) under PM-ABHIM, enhancing diagnostic capacity.

• The ICMR Data Repository offers a secure, centralized platform for quality data with high standards of privacy.

• The UNNATI Initiative aims to create India-specific growth standards for children.

• ICMR is advancing rare disease drug research, focusing on affordable therapies.

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