Nadda lays foundation stone of ICMR high-altitude research centre at Keylong

Shimla, October 12 (UNI) union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday laid the foundation stone of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research at Keylong in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti district, aimed at improving understanding of altitude-related health challenges and strengthening healthcare for Himalayan communities and Armed Forces personnel. Nadda said the centre would establish a strong institutional foundation for high-altitude medical research, focusing on the health implications of low oxygen levels, extreme cold, changing climatic conditions and the distinctive lifestyles of tribal communities. He said the initiative…