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BPM – DPM training on Non communicable & Chronic Diseases/Conditions

by iphindia | Jun 22, 2012 | Latest Updates

Dr. Upendra Bhojani, a faculty at the Institute of Public Health, facilitated a session on ‘Non Communicable & Chronic Diseases/Conditions’ on 14th of May 2012 for the Block Program Mangers.

The session began with an elaborate discussion on the difference between communicable & non communicable, chronic & acute diseases/conditions, the nature and course of such diseases/conditions, causes and management. Special focus was provided to explanation of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. The participants were then encouraged to discuss on the present health system and the quality of its response to both communicable and non-communicable disease. The session ended with an overview of various national programs undertaken for non-communicable diseases/conditions.

BPM DPM training on Financial Procedures

by iphindia | Jun 6, 2012 | Latest Updates

Mr. Dayananda Swamy, the District Accounts Manager, Tumkur, facilitated a session on ‘Financial Procedures’ on 30^th of April 2012 for the Block Program Mangers and accounts assistants of each taluka.

The session started with a theoretical explanation of basic accounting records such as ledgers, cash book, bank book, vouchers and registers.

This was followed by an interactive discussion on the formats being currently followed and how it could be improvised further.
The facilitator then explained the concept and purpose of preparing bank reconciliation statement.
This was followed by an interactive discussion on practical issues faced while maintaining these records and how they could be resolved.
The session ended with a discussion on procedures for calling quotation and tenders. The session provided a ground for discussion and coming to consciences on procedures to be followed as the session was joined by both BPM and accounts assistants who work on the maintaining books of accounts on a day to day basis.

National AIDS Control Program (BPM-DPM training)

by iphindia | May 2, 2012 | Education, Latest Updates

Amrutha, a faculty at IPH facilitated a session on ‘National AIDS Control Program’ on 26^th of March 2012 for the Block Program Mangers

The session started with an activity in which participants were given questions related to HIV & AIDS to ponder over. The discussion that followed bought the understanding that participants had about HIV/AIDS, associated misconceptions and attitude towards the issue. Further to this discussion the facilitator elaborated on HIV and AIDS, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, stages, transmission of infection, difference between HIV, AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases, methods of prevention and available treatment and care. The session then focused on the National AIDS Control Program, elaborating on its evolution, objectives, strategies and activities under it. The session ended with a discussion on the role of BPM under the program

Check list for BPM Field Visit (BPM-DPM training)

by iphindia | May 2, 2012 | Latest Updates

Revanna Siddeswara, the District Program Manager of Tumkur facilitated a session on ‘Check list for BPM Field Visit’ on 20^th of March 2012 for the Block Program Mangers

The session started with a brief on NRHM and organizational structure in health system. Then the role of BPM according to their terms of reference was discussed in detail. This was followed by a role play where one group representing the BPM had to interact with the PHC staff, represented by another group and collect relevant data, check registers and further guide the PHC staff on particular issues. The role play brought to light many issues related to the completeness of information collected under various national programs and issues related to interpersonal communication of the BPM in successfully getting such information. These issues were then discussed by the group. The session concluded with the facilitator presenting the check list that could be used as a guiding document for BPM on any field visit.

Visit to HEAI-PHFI conference

by iphindia | Apr 28, 2012 | Latest Updates, Research

The first annual conference of the Health Economics Association of India (HEAI) was held in New Delhi in partnership with the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI). This national conference on universal health coverage in India was held on 11^th and 12^th April 2012 at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi. The conference aimed to bring together experts from public, private and non-governmental sectors on a platform to discuss implementation challenges of the various recommendations narrated in the High-Level Expert Group report. Mr. Monteksingh Ahluwalia (Deputy Chairperson, Planning Commission) inaugurated the conference with an inspiring speech to the members of HEAI and shared his views on the future of healthcare in India. Speakers were invited across different sectors from across the country including Dr. Poonam Khetarpal (Deputy Director, SEARO-WHO), Dr. Nata Menabde (WHO-India) and Dr. Srinath Reddy (President – PHFI) who also shared their views on universal health coverage in India. The conference was followed by a one-day post-conference symposium (13^th April 2012) that involved a few technical sessions on health economics.

The presentations of the different speakers are available on at this link here . To know more about HEAI, visit their website at this link here

Call for paper

by iphindia | Apr 24, 2012 | Latest Updates

Second National Conference on bringing Evidence into Public Health Policy (EPHP 2012)

Location: Bangalore, India.

Conference dates: 5^th and 6^th of October 2012.

Abstract submission dates: Abstract submission opens on April 21, 2012 and closes on June 15, 2012.

Organisers: Institute of Public Health, Bangalore, India; Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium.

The main objectives of the conference are

Disseminate the concepts of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Health Systems (HS) in the Indian context.
Disseminate and review the evidence of research and implementation experiences of health systems strengthening at the National and State Level.

Provide a platform to bring together policy makers, practitioners and researchers to reflect on issues related to Health Systems and Universal Health Coverage

For any queries, contact ephp@iphindia.org

To submit your abstract – click here