“ASPIRE-ing Oral Health Equity in India”

“ASPIRE-ing Oral Health Equity in India”

by | Jul 5, 2024 | Blog, Latest Updates

EPHP 2024

EPHP 2024

by | Jun 28, 2024 | Blog, EPHP, Events, Latest Updates, post_slider

Date

5-7 September 2024

Venue

Indian Institute of Management Bengaluru, Karnataka

SUBMIT ABSTRACT

Last date: 7th-July-2024

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore), and the George Institute for Global Health with support from Health Systems Global are organising the fourth edition of “Bringing Evidence to Public Health Policy” (EPHP) from September 5th to 7th at IIM Bangalore, India.

EPHP (bringing Evidence into Public Health Policy) has served as a unique platform for promoting exchanges among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers for better population health since 2010. Each EPHP aims to contribute to informed policy and action by focusing on concepts and initiatives that can make a significant difference to health through informed policymaking.

EPHP2024 aims to advance dialogue among researchers, policymakers, and decision-makers on “Health governance, policy and institutional frameworks for just and sustainable health systems”. This theme is derived from the eighth Global Symposium on Health Systems Research (HSR2024) (to be held from November 18th to 22nd in Nagasaki, Japan) but will focus on regional and national lessons in order to enhance exchange and develop lessons for reform and research in India and beyond. 

Themes
EPHP2024 seeks to explore the symposium’s sub-themes, indicated below, with the addition of a theme mutually agreed upon by the Scientific Committee:

  1. Governance and institutional frameworks for complex health systems
  2. Governance to strengthen public health & address commercial and cultural determinants
  3. Stewardship of digital transformations including AI and big data
  4. Implementation Research: Innovations in method and translation

Each of the sub themes will be converted into a half-day session. Each session will feature a keynote talk by an Indian and international speaker highlighting the global and Indian scenario on a particular sub-theme followed by a panel discussion where policy makers, implementers, community representatives, academicians and change makers will offer some solutions to fill the current gaps. In addition to these plenaries, there will be space for researchers to present their research findings on various aspects of governance through oral presentations/ posters / art / photos etc. There will also be a skill building session on the 7th September for early career researchers.

Organisers
EPHP2024 is supported by a host of academic partners including the National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases (NIIR-NCD), the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp (ITM), the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), the Institute of Public Health Bengaluru (IPH), and the George Institute for Global Health, India.

Support from Health Systems Global Board Membership and Secretariat is gratefully acknowledged.

Abstract submission is open till 7 July 2024!
Click here to learn more and submit an abstract.

Contact Us:
For more information and to register, please contact: ketki@iphindia.org

Dr. Prashanth N S as vice-chair of the General Council, ITM, Antwerp

Dr. Prashanth N S as vice-chair of the General Council, ITM, Antwerp

by | Jun 17, 2024 | Blog, Latest Updates

Dr. Prashanth N S, Director & Senior Fellow at IPH Bengaluru has been voted as the Vice-Chair of the General Council (the overall body that provides strategic oversight) of the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM), Antwerp (Belgium).  Prashanth has been an alumnus of ITM and has also completed a term as a member of the General Council. The vice-chair is an honorary position. Sharing the news after the meeting, Dr Prashanth noted the fond memories of the long institutional collaboration between IPH Bengaluru and ITM, that was recalled by the Director and other members of the General Council. ITM members also noted IPH’s emergence as an active hub of innovative research and learning in the region.

Virtual meeting featuring a few of IPH related slides including Dr. Upendra Bhojani’s recent participation in the alumni meeting in Nepal. The appearance of IPH”s work in this year’s ITM Podcast (Transmission) was also noted.

Realist Evaluation in Health Policy and Systems Research

Realist Evaluation in Health Policy and Systems Research

by | Jun 13, 2024 | Events, Latest Updates

Join us for an intensive 3-day workshop in Bengaluru on ‘Realist Evaluation’ organized by the Institute of Public Health Bengaluru (IPH).

About Realist Evaluation:

Realist Evaluation approach seeks to explain how and why complex interventions work (or don’t work) in particular contexts. This methodology is well suited to tackle evaluations of complex interventions and focuses on generative mechanisms in evaluating health policies and systems interventions. By focusing on the underlying mechanisms realist evaluation provides deep insights into the effectiveness of public health interventions, informing better policy decisions and practice.

Target Audience: (Restricted to participants from India only)

This workshop is designed for public health professionals, researchers, postgraduates, and PhD students with an interest in health policy and systems research and evaluation. Participants should have a basic understanding of public health concepts and research methodologies. Those currently exploring realist methods or applying them in their research are encouraged to participate to get hands-on experience of application of this methodology. 

International participants 

 Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the principles and practices of Realist Evaluation.
  • Develop skills to design and conduct realist evaluations in health policy and systems research.
  • Analyze and interpret data using a realist approach.
  • Enhance capacity to apply realist evaluation findings to improve health policy and practice.

 Workshop Curriculum:

  • Introduction to Realist Evaluation
  • Designing Realist Evaluations
  • Data Collection and Analysis Techniques
  • Case Studies and Practical Applications

Registration Fee:

Offline Participation: Rs. 25,000 which includes refreshments for 3 days and workshop material. 

Online Participation: Rs. 15,000

Limited partial waivers are available. 

 Logistics:

  • This is a hybrid workshop, with options for both in-person and virtual participation.
  • Detailed information on accommodation, transportation, and virtual access will be provided upon registration.

“Living with Snakes – Pop Up”

“Living with Snakes – Pop Up”

by | May 15, 2024 | Blog, Health Equity and Evaluation, Latest Updates

There are about 4,000 species of snakes reported globally and just about 20% of them are venomous, although there are about 60,000 deaths caused due to snake bite incidents every year in India, there are no reports of any snake species that chase or eat humans. These and many other facts and myths, dos and don’ts are part of the “Living with Snakes – Pop Up” awareness campaign posters part of One Health.

These posters have been carefully crafted in English and Assamese by designer and illustrator Malavika Sagar and educator Chandini Chhabra from Liana Trust, with contributions from Shradha Rathod and Dr. Nandini Velho from Canopy Collective. Translations were done by Dr. Runu Dutta and Dr. Abhilasha Sharma. Photographs were provided by Aamod Zambre, Nilanjan Mukherjee, Rohan Pandit, Gerry Martin, and Kime Rambia.

One Health is an India Alliance Public Engagement Grant focused on Exploring One Health through films and collaborations in North-East India, through two filmmakers Hansatanu Roy and Daiolang Paslein, in their own words, who are collaborating with Green Hub, the Institute of Public Health, and Dr. Nandini Velho, ORA India Fellow and Project Lead at Canopy Collective.

Introduction to Health Data Science using R

Introduction to Health Data Science using R

by | Apr 30, 2024 | Education, Latest Updates

Date

15-17 June 2024

Time

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Venue

Springs Hotel and Spa, Bengaluru

Register Now

Join us for an intensive 3-day workshop in Bengaluru (15 to 17 June, 2024) on ‘Introduction to Health Data Science from the Data Science using R’ facilitated by faculty from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum and Institute of Public Health Bengaluru.

Target Audience

Are you an early to mid-career professional within the health/ allied health sciences/ life sciences?
Are you keen to explore the realm of data science in your research work?

This workshop is designed for early career public health professionals (postgraduates, PhD students, research scholars from diverse backgrounds in health and allied health sciences, life sciences and other relevant fields) who have no or little prior experience with programming and who want to learn more about the exciting field of data science and its applications in Public Health practice.This workshop has been tailored to address the current capacity gaps in the Indian Health System and build the necessary skills required for the next generation Public Health workforce.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the 3 day workshop, participants will be comfortable with applying data science methods in their research and public health practice using R. Participants will be confident in setting up data science workflows and pipelines for importing datasets, managing and organizing data, performing exploratory data analysis, and draw insights from data. They will also be able to communicate these insights and interpretations interactively and effectively using the principles of Reproducible Research.

Workshop Curriculum

The three-day intensive program will include sessions on:

  • Introduction to Health Data Science.
  • R for Data Science – Fundamentals.
  • Best Practices when working with Data.
  • Effective Data Visualization Techniques.
  • Communicating Research with Quarto.
  • Advanced Topics in Health Data Science.

Each day will be structured with hands-on sessions and group activities to foster practical application and collaborative learning.

Facilitators

The workshop will be led by the data science research team from SCTIMST, Trivandrum and facilitators from Institute of Public Health, Bengaluru.

Dr. Biju Soman

Dr. Biju Soman

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

Dr. Arun Mitra Peddireddy

Dr. Arun Mitra Peddireddy

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

Dr. Yogish C B

Dr. Yogish C B

Institute of Public Health Bengaluru

Eligibility criteria

Application and Selection Process:

Interested individuals are requested to complete this application form by 26 May 2024, 11:59 pm. The selection team will prioritize a diverse group of participants to enrich the learning experience.

Priority will be given to early to mid-career professionals. Interest and commitment will be gauged based on the motivation letter.

Registration Fee:

Participants will incur a fee of Rs. 10,000 inclusive of all materials, lunch, and tea for the duration of the workshop. The collected funds will support the logistical arrangements for the program. Travel and accommodation expenses need to be borne by participants and are not included in the workshop fee.

Logistics:

Participants need to carry their laptops and chargers as the workshop will require fully hands on engagement.

Register Now