2024

Workshops/Training/Seminars/Consultations:

  1. The lecture titled “Broken NHS: How Did It Happen and What Can Be Done?” facilitated by Dr. Rajan Madhok on 21st November 2024, at IIPH Shillong, MIIT Holy Cross, provided a thought-provoking analysis of the current challenges facing the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. The session delved into its historical evolution, foundational principles, current issues, and the critical reasons contributing to its decline. A significant focus was placed on the interplay between social care and healthcare services, as well as the detrimental role of income inequality in undermining the NHS framework.
    The session explored the multifaceted reasons behind the perceived decline in the NHS’s healthcare performance and presented potential strategies for its revival. It was an eye-opener on how policy decisions, economic trends, and societal shifts can converge to challenge even the most robust healthcare systems.    Click Here 
  2. The Zoonotic Vector Borne Research and Training Centre, Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH) Shillong along with the Centre for Gender in Global Context, Michigan State University had organized a two day workshop on Advanced Data Analysis of Qualitative Data on July 24 and 25, 2024 at IIPH Shillong. This workshop was facilitated by Dr Soma Chaudhuri who is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Sociology at Michigan State University. She is also the Co-Director of Global Research for the Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen) which is the university’s hub for gender-based research and curriculum. Young professionals from different institutes in the state and region benefitted from this workshop. We are also glad to inform that IIPH Shillong has signed an MoU with Michigan State University in March 2024. This is aimed at enhancing collaboration between the two institutes in terms of academics, research and building capacity in the state and region.   Click Here          The workshop was followed by a Public Health Lecture On 25th July, 2024, Dr. Soma Chaudhuri delivered a public health lecture on Negotiating Livability for Precarious Lives: Childhood Education and Women’s Agency in India. Her talk focuses on how violence at the community and household level is used to legitimize structural and institutional level gender inequalities that specifically disadvantage grassroots women.  Click Here
  3. A workshop on teaching and learning was conducted by Dr. Sandra Albert, Director of IIPHS, at Holycross Campus on 28th June 2024. The workshop was attended by faculty members and research scholars involved in mentoring students of Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BPH) and Master of Public Health (MPH) courses. The workshop aimed to familiarize participants with various teaching methodologies and principles of adult learning. It emphasized creating conducive environments for adult learners and enhancing their learning experiences. The workshop featured practical activities such as the Multiple Intelligence Inventory and Myers-Briggs Personality Test, which helped participants understand different learning styles and personalities. The workshop concluded on a positive note, with participants expressing high satisfaction and enthusiasm. This workshop not only enriched the participating teachers and scholars but also underscored IIPHS’s commitment to fostering continuous professional development among its faculty, ultimately benefiting the educational experience of its students.  Click Here
  4. IIPHS organised a three-day training program on National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification for PHC and HWC from the 10th – 12th June 2024 at the Holycross campus, Shillong. The training focused on comprehensive understanding of the NQAS Standards, criteria and requirements, practical approaches to implementing and adhering to these standards at the facility level and understanding of the assessment and evaluation techniques. The participants benefited immensely from the training. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this event a success! #HealthcareExcellence #NQAS #TrainingProgram #IIPHS   Click Here
  5. HTAIn-RRC research staff from IIPH Shillong participated in the Health Economic Evaluation workshop organised by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for the 22 HTAIn Resource Centers on May 9 and 10, 2024 at Delhi.
    The objective of the workshop were:
    •             Understanding Health Technology Assessment methodologies
    •             Systematic Review techniques
    •             Importance of modeling in economic evaluation
    •             Identifying the right modeling approach
    •             Conceptualizing decision trees & Markov models
    •             Designing and building their own models
    Special thanks to HTAIn Delhi, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), and National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE) Chennai for their expert guidance during the hands-on sessions! This workshop not only enhanced capacity but also provided clarity for upcoming projects. hashtag#HealthEconomics hashtag#CapacityBuilding hashtag#HTAIn   Click Here
  6. CRTP One Health Research Fellows from IIPH Shillong attended two-days Implementation Science Course jointly organized by Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) India and Emory University US, held from April 23-24, 2024 at Delhi, aimed to enhance implementation research capacity and facilitate the translation of evidence into policy and practice. The course was led by diverse faculty from India and the US, India Sailesh Mohan, Shifalika Goenka, Dorairaj Prabhkaran, Leslie Johnson and Mohammed Ali. The course featured expert lectures and interactive group activities to introduce us to implementation science concepts and methods.  Click Here
  7. Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong (IIPHS) along with the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India and Regional Medical Research Centre, Dibrugarh jointly organized the ‘Regional Consultative Workshop on Research Priority for Providing Accessible and Affordable Healthcare for North East States of India’ on the 21st and 22nd of February, 2024 at the State Convention Centre, Shillong. The Hon’ble Union Minister of Health, Government of India – Dr Mansukh Mandaviya graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Hon’ble Union Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare- Dr Bharti Pravin Pawar and Health Minister of Meghalaya- Dr Ampareen Lyngdoh were the Guest of Honor for the Inaugural Session. The Chief Guest- Dr Mansukh Mandaviya declared open the launch of the Masters Programme in Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment at the IIPHS. Click Here
  8. Members of the IIPH Shillong participated in the “Winter Symposium & South Zone MicroCon 2024 -“One Health One World: Connecting the Dots” , a three-day event organized by Christian Medical College Vellore from February 1st-3rd, 2024. The symposium featured distinguished scientists from both India and abroad, focusing latest advancements in AMR, VBDs, and zoonoses. It also highlighted the importance of a One Health approach in addressing these challenges. Representatives from IIPH Shillong displayed posters presenting their research alongside over 100 delegates from various research institutions. The studies presented included:-
    • ANIMAL HANDLING AND MEAT CONSUMPTION PRACTICES AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLD IN MEGHALAYA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
    • WASH PRACTICES AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN MEGHALAYA
    • PREVENTIVE PRACTICES FOR VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES IN MEGHALAYA
    • DENSITY OF ANIMAL OWNERSHIP IN THREE DISTRICTS IN MEGHALAYA
    • EPIDEMIOLOGY OF SCRUB TYPHUS IN NORTHEAST INDIA – A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF 408 CASES IN A TERTIARY CARE SETTING SHILLONG, MEGHALAYA
    • ONE HEALTH APPROACH TO ELUCIDATE THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF SOIL TRANSMITTED HELMINTH INFECTIONS IN SETTINGS WITH CLOSE HUMAN-ANIAL INTERACTION: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY FROM MEGHALAYA, INDIA.  Click Here
  9. Members of IIPH Shillong, including fellows, faculty, and staffs, participated in a workshop on “Electronic Data Collection and Quality Control Pipelines for Field Studies” held at Christian Medical College, Vellore, on January 31st, 2024. The comprehensive one-day event delved into diverse tools, applications, and quality control measures essential for generating high-quality data, with practical applicability to the local context. The workshop was a valuable and productive experience for all attendees. Click Here