Gallery A team from IIPHS participated in Winter Tales 2024, a three-day event held from 12th to 14th December 2024. On 26th November, 2024 IIPH Shillong hosted an inspiring public health lecture by Professor Sanjay Zodpey on Human Resources for Health: Strategic Options for Transforming Health Systems in India, at the MIIT Holy Cross. 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 MPH 1st Semester and BSc PH 3rd Semester Students from IIPH Shillong attended a session with Ms. Phida Kharnaior, Adolescent Counselor, on Nov 11, 2024 MPH 1st Semester and BScPH 3rd Semester students of IIPH Shillong visited SANKER on 7th November 2024 On 7th Nov 2024, IIPH students attended a session on HIV and Injecting Drug Use with Mr. Zion Marwein from Meghalaya AIDS Control Society. MPH 1st Semester and BSc PH 3rd Semester students from IIPH Shillong visited Shakti Sadan, Umshing, Shillong, on 6th Nov 2024 On 29 November 2024, BSc PH 3rd semester and MPH 1st semester students participated in an insightful session led by Ms. Iaimanda from North East Network On November 5, 2024, MPH 1st semester and BSc PH 3rd semester students visited the One Stop Centre of Reach Shillong Ministries On November 5th, BSc PH 3rd semester and MPH 1st semester students participated in an insightful session led by Ms. Ibalarilin Synrem MPH 1st semester students visited the One Stop Centre at Ganesh Das Hospital on Nov 4, 2024, and found it truly inspiring! Heartfelt congratulations to the B.Sc. Public Health and MPH students of the 2024 graduating batch on this momentous occasion! The Zoonotic Vector Borne Disease Research and Training Centre, in collaboration with Grassroots Shillong, conducted a two-day training for local volunteers in Mawthadraishan Block, Eastern West Khasi Hills District on 23rd and 24th of August. Representatives from the Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong (IIPHS) presented two research studies at the 10th International Conference on Public Health ICOPH 2024, held in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 15 and 16, 2024 Dr. Soma Chaudhuri’s Workshop on Advanced Data Analysis of Qualitative Data followed by a Public Health Lecture, Dr. Soma Chaudhuri delivered a public health lecture on Negotiating Livability for Precarious Lives: Childhood Education and Women’s Agency in India on July 24th and 25th 2024, at IIPH Holy cross campus Shillong. On July 18, 2024, the Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong (IIPHS) in collaboration with the Meghalaya AIDS Control Society (MACS) organised a dissemination programme to share findings from the study titled “Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices regarding HIV/AIDS, Injecting Drugs, and Sexual Practices among Truckers and Allied Population in East Jaiñtia Hills District of Meghalaya.” A workshop on teaching and learning was conducted by Dr. Sandra Albert, Director of IIPHS, at Holycross Campus on 28th June 2024 IIPHS organized 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 first Regional Conference on Health in Northeast India was organized by the National Lutheran Health and Medical Board (NLHMB) in collaboration with the Department of Allied Health Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics, Martin Luther Christian University, and the Indian Institute of Public Health, Shillong on April 25 to 26, 2024 IIPH Shillong Researchers wins awards at Prestigious 68th Annual National Conference of the Indian Public Health Association at Manali, Himachal Pradesh Our research staff and MPH students took part in Red Fest - The Northeast Multi-Media Campaign 2024 on HIV/AIDS organised by Meghalaya AIDS Control Society at Lariti Performing Centre on 28th February 2024 IIPHS along with the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. 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 February, 2024 at the State Convention Centre, Shillong 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. Qualitative Study Pilot: Examination of Data Collection and Management in West Garo Hills The ZVBD Research Center at the Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong recently organized a training in Ichamati town. Village leaders, ASHAs, Anganwadi workers, and community volunteers were briefed on various zoonotic diseases on the 24/01/24 Strategies planning for cancer prevention with the Community Women Trainers for their respective Villages at Mawlyngkhung village, Umsning Block on 24/01/2024. Seminar on One Health & ZVBDC Launch in Shillong on Dec 19, 2023, at IIPH Shillong Lawmali On December 7th and 8th, 2023, the Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong (IIPHS) hosted a workshop titled "Introduction to Statistical Data Analysis using R" On November 27 and 28, 2023, IIPHS hosted a workshop titled "Reflective Writing and Public Health Practice: Drawing Insights from the UK" for the MPH students, research staff, and junior faculty. Dr Eliza Dutta, Assistant Professor and Dr Riviarynthia Kharkongor, One Health Fellow are participating in a workshop on online and blended learning at PHFI, Gurgaon. Health Education Program at God’s Dream Home on Nov 11, 2023 led by Miss Christy Najiar from AFHC Lawmali A visit to North East Network on the 25th October 2023 by the MPH 1st semester students of IIPHS, where they had the opportunity to interact with the project coordinators On the 20th October 2023, 1st semester students of MPH, visited the Reach Shillong Ministries Open Day Shelter and the 24 Hours Crisis Management center IIPHS organized a Workshop on First Aid Responder for the MPH 1st and BSc PH 5th semester students at IIPHS Lawmali on the 16th and 17th October 2023. The Workshop was facilitated by Dr. Tiameren Jamir, Registrar and Lecturer of Academics IIPHS. IIPH Gandhinagar, in collaboration with IIPH Shillong and Strauss Healthcare, is actively engaged in the Capacity Building for State Health Cadre IIPHS in collaboration with the India Primary Healthcare Support Initiative (IPSI), AIIMS-New Delhi, Johns Hopkins University, and the Government of Meghalaya, convened the District kickoff meeting for the Comprehensive Primary Health Care Support Initiative project in West Garo Hills. On the 3rd of October 2023, IIPHS organised a Workshop on "How to Critique scientific Literature?" for its students and Research Staff. Our Associate Professor, Dr Eliza Dutta facilitated the workshop and conducted many activities. This is part of the ICMR-NCDIR project on Effectiveness of Self Help Groups in cancer prevention in Meghalaya. hashtagr hashtag #cancer prevention As a part of the academic curriculum the BSc PH 5th and MPH 3rd semester students along with our guest faculty IIPHS Dr. Anindita Bhowmik, Consultant with MHSSP, DHS conducted a field visit at the Compassionate Ministry, Lawmali Shillong on the 27th September 2023 and conducted some activities related to Health Communication. Students participation in the G-20 Summit Activities A two days Workshop on Systematic Review and Meta-analysis organised by the Department of Community Medicine in collaboration with the Department of Medical Education, Northeastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) on September 14 and 15, 2023. IIPHS in collaboration with NEIGRIHMS, inaugurated a five-day capacity-building workshop on Hospital Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies and Disasters on the 11th to 15th of September 2023 at NEIGRIHMS, Shillong. Marking this Teacher's Day with a heartwarming tribute from our BSc PH students (3rd and 5th Sem) to their respected faculty and mentors. IIPH Shillong at an event at NHM Conference Hall in Laitumkhrah Shillong shared the findings of various research projects conducted by MPH students and faculty On July 3rd, 2023. Workshop on “Statistical approaches to the analysis of pandemics” followed by a public lecture titled “1918 influenza and COVID-19 pandemics, comparisons and insights”, June 15 2023. A public health lecture series organized by IIPHS titled "Is health equity attainable? Lessons from working with the poor" was delivered on 31st May 2023 at Seminar Hall, MIIT John Hopkins University, AIIMS New Delhi, IIPHS and the Health department of Meghalaya jointly participate in a workshop held at Conference Hall, Pasteur Institute, Lawmali Shillong , 21st of April, 2023 A Public Health lecture on "Breast cancer as a Global Health Challenge" by Dr Toral Gathani , 18th April 2023 IIPH Shillong represented by the Director and the Registrar had a fruitful interaction with Shri Y. Kikheto Sema , IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, Health & FW Government of Nagaland on the 31st of March 2023 at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat. IIPH Shillong staff participated a 2 days Career Development Workshop by Dr. Gideon Arulmani, Director, The Promise Foundation, Bangalore organized by Martin Luther Christian University from 27-28 March 2023. The Commissioner of Food Safety Govt. of Meghalaya, Shillong organized a “Eat Right Millet Mela” on 28th and 29th March 2023 Health and Science Camp was organized by IIPHS in Mawlyngkhung village in Umsning Block, Ri Bhoi District on December 9th, 2022 Dr Vijay Anand Ismavel and Dr Ann Miriam from Mukunda Hospital interacting with IIPHS students and faculty Student Interaction- Tribal Health Module by Dr. Glenn C. Kharkongor Center for the Study of Complex Malaria in India-Stakeholders Engagement 1st Nov 2021 Dissemination of Health System Research 4th Oct 2021 Field Visit Mawphlang CHC 25th Oct 2021 Orientation of the Third Batch MPH 1st Oct 2021 Scott Dessain, MD, PhD, Professor, Lankenau Institute for Medical Research at the IIPHS PMJAY Costing Study Implementation Phase- Manipur Team with District Officials Visit of WHO MoHFW Team to IIPHS