25/09/2026
Goa Institute of Management (GIM) contributed to the development of the ‘Goa Policy for Life-course Immunisation 2026–2036’, India’s first dedicated policy focused on life-course immunisation. The policy was launched by Shri Vishwajit Pratapsingh Rane (Vishwajit P Rane), Hon’ble Minister for Health, Government of Goa, on 23 September 2026.
The policy and its operational guidelines were developed by the Directorate of Health Services, Goa, in collaboration with Goa Medical College and GIM. Prof. Arun A Elias, Director, GIM, Prof. Ajay Vamadevan, Professor, GIM, and Dr Praveen Pradeep, Associate Professor, GIM, contributed to the policy and participated in the launch programme.
The policy extends vaccination beyond childhood to eligible adults, with the first phase focusing on pneumococcal, influenza, and hepatitis B vaccination. The initiative reflects GIM’s commitment to responsible leadership in addressing public health challenges.