Seminar

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. HealthEconomics CapacityBuilding 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
  10. Dr Eliza Dutta, Assistant Professor and Dr Riviarynthia Kharkongor, One Health Fellow are participating in a workshop on online and blended learning at Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), Gurgaon, in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen, 20th to 25th Nov 2023.  Click Here

  11. Workshop titled “Introduction to Statistical Data Analysis using R” hosted by the Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong (IIPHS) on December 7th and 8th, 2023, at Conference Hall, Pasteur Institute, Lawmali, Shillong. The workshop was led by Ms. Sumali Bajaj, a PhD student specializing in infectious disease modeling at the University of Oxford, UK. Ms. Bajaj brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to guide the attendees through applying R for statistical data analysis.  Click Here

  12. Workshop titled “Reflective Writing and Public Health Practice: Drawing Insights from the UK” for the MPH students, research staff, and junior faculty, on November 27 and 28, 2023, the workshop was facilitated by Dr.Rajan Madhok, a distinguished public health doctor with extensive experience in senior medical management roles within the National Health Service (NHS) UK. The workshop offered valuable guidance on embracing reflective practices and its application in Public Health and navigating the complexities of implementing health policies.
    The workshop was followed by a Public Health Series Lecture delivered by Dr. Madhok where he shared his wealth of experience and insights of Health systems and the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK.  Click Here

  13. Understanding issues faced by adolescents is essential. Issues ranging from reproductive sexual health, mental health issues, substance misuse are becoming more urgent to address in the current context. Master of Public Health 1st semester students were privileged to have an orientation and discussion with Ms Phida Dkhar, Adolescent Counselor of the Civil Hospital. Click Here

  14. 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. Through this session, the students have learned about the first aid care on emergency cases that they encounter in their day to day lives and also gained practical knowledge on CRP and AED.  Click Here
  15. “The Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong (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. The meeting was presided over by Shri Jagdish Chelani, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of West Garo Hills. The program, held on October 9th, 2023, at the Circuit House Tura, was attended by the District Medical & Health Officer (DM&HO), senior health officials, NGOs dedicated to healthcare, the IPSI team, representatives from AIIMS New Delhi, and members from IIPHS.” Click Here

  16. IIPHS organised a Workshop on “How to Critique scientific Literature?” for its students and Research Staff, on the 3rd of October 2023. Our Associate Professor, Dr Eliza Dutta facilitated the workshop and conducted many activities which have really helped the participants who attended the workshop.  Click Here

  17. As part of our capacity building and skill development in public health research, our research officers and fellows participated in a two days Workshop on Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on September 14 and 15, 2023. 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) Facilitators of the workshop were experts from ESI Medical College & PGMISR, Chennai.  Click Here

  18. The Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong, in collaboration with NEIGRIHMS, inaugurated a six-day capacity-building workshop on Hospital Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies and Disasters today, 11th Sep, 2023 at NEIGRIHMS. This crucial capacity-building workshop forms a part of the nationwide training initiative under the Central Sector Scheme, ‘Health Sector Disaster Preparedness and Response.’ This initiative receives support from the Disaster Management Cell of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and it has forged partnerships with distinguished institutions across India, including the Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong (IIPHS). The inaugural program was graced by the presence of esteemed individuals, including Prof. Nalin Mehta, Director of NEIGRIHMS, who honoured the occasion as the Chief Guest. Prof. C. Daniala, Medical Superintendent of NEIGRIHMS, was the Guest of Honor. There were host of dignitaries representing the states of Nagaland, Manipur, and Meghalaya as well. The workshop will take place from the 11th to the 16th of September 2023 at NEIGRIHMS, Shillong where expert faculty members from IIPHS, NEIGRIHMS, the Fire & Emergency Services of the Government of Meghalaya, and MIMHANS (Meghalaya Institute of Mental Health and Neurological Sciences) will deliver insightful presentations on various topics including hospital preparedness for disaster, fire and safety measures in hospitals, the management of CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive) disaster situations etc. The comprehensive training program will conclude with a mock drill demonstration to be held at the NEIGRIHMS hospital.  Click Here

  19. The Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong along with AIIMS New Delhi and District Health Department, Govt of Meghalaya conducted a one-day training on 1st September 2023 on Comprehensive Primary Healthcare Initiative at Tura, West Garo Hills. All together there were 37 participants consisting of Medical Officers, CHOs, Health Educators, LHV, Block Program Managers etc. An inaugural program was held in the morning where the DM&HO addressed the gathering. Resource persons for the workshop were from AIIMS New Delhi led by Dr Sumit Malhotra, Professor, Department of Community Medicine.  Click Here

  20. Dissemination Workshop on various field research projects conducted by MPH students was held on July 3rd, 2023 at NHM Conference Hall in Laitumkhrah, Shillong. The focus of the event was on the health programs and issues specific to the state. The event was graced by Dr Ampareen Lyngdoh, Hon’ble Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, Shri Sampath Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary, and Shri Ram Kumar, IAS, Secretary and Mission Director of NHM, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya. The following research papers were presented:
    -Health problems of women street vendors in Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
    -Teenage Pregnancy in Meghalaya
    -Situational Mapping of Mental Health Services in Meghalaya
    -Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among pregnant women
    -Maternal Death Surveillance and Response process audit in a District of Meghalaya
    -Analysis of risk factors contributing to road traffic accidents among survivors attending tertiary healthcare centres in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
    -A study on the level of Knowledge and Utilization of Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics and services, its facilitators and barriers in East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
    -An Analysis of Enrolment and Claims of Megha Health Insurance Scheme IV
    -Epidemiology of soil-transmitted helminths in Meghalaya – a cross-sectional study
    The dignitaries expressed great appreciation for the research conducted by IIPH Shillong and encouraged the participants to disseminate their findings to a wider audience.    Click Here

  21. Workshop on “Statistical approaches to the analysis of pandemics” was conducted by IIPHS on June 15, 2023 at Seminar Hall, MIIT Dhankheti Shillong. Professor  Siddharth Chandra, Director of the Asian Studies Center Michigan State University was the resource person. The workshop was followed by a public lecture titled “1918 influenza and COVID-19 pandemics, comparisons and insights”.  Click Here
  22. A public health lecture series entitled “Is health equity attainable? Lessons from working with the poor” organized by IIPHS  on 31st May 2023 at Seminar Hall, MIIT. Dr Varghese Philip, a distinguished surgeon and esteemed alumni of CMC Vellore, who also holds a Master’s degree from the prestigious London School of Economics, was the resource person. The event brought together policymakers, government officials, dedicated faculty members, and passionate public health students. The collaborative atmosphere fostered meaningful discussions, aiming to pave the way towards achieving health equity.  Click Here
  23. A two-member team from Regional Resource Center at IIPHS attended a 2 day training workshop on Economic Modelling in New Delhi on 24th and 25th May 2023. The workshop was organised by the HTAIn, Department of Health Research, Delhi supported by PGIMER Chandigarh.  Click Here
  24. IIPHS Director Prof Sandra Albert met with Dr Saudamini Dabak, Head, International Unit HiTAP and team mates Praewa Kulatnam, Programme Coordinator, Chayapat Rachatan and Kanchanok Sirison, Project Associates. HiTAP (Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Prog) is Thailand’s premier institute that does cost effectiveness and policy studies for the public sector.  Click Here
  25. John Hopkins University, AIIMS New Delhi, IIPHS and the Health Department, Government of Meghalaya jointly participated in a workshop held at Conference Hall, Pasteur Institute, Lawmali Shillong on the 21st of April, 2023. This was a culmination of a three-day Joint Learning visit to West Garo Hills under the Indian Primary care Support Initiative (IPSI) project which has been rolled out in three states of Meghalaya, Gujarat and Odisha. The project is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.  Click Here  
  26.  A public health lecture on “Breast Cancer as a Global Health Challenge” organized by IIPHS, on the 18th April 2023, at a Conference Hall Pasteur Institute, Lawmali Shillong. Dr Toral Gathani, Senior Clinical Research Fellow, University of Oxford was the resource person.  Click Here
  27. The Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong (IIPHS), 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. The Commissioner & Secretary was informed on the various activities of IIPHS and possible areas of collaboration between the State and IIPHS was discussed in detail. He was also informed of the upcoming Regional Workshop on Health Technology Assessment which is to be held at Shillong in collaboration with Directorate of Health Research, Ministry of Health & FW, Government of India.   Click Here
  28. 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 workshop provided an enriching experience for the employees to self-introspect and discover their true potential.  Click Here
  29. The Commissioner of Food Safety Govt. of Meghalaya, Shillong organized a “Eat Right Millet Mela” on 28th and 29th March 2023 . The Director of IIPH Shillong Prof. Sandra Albert, was the resource person for the panel discussion at the event. IIPHS also have stall demonstrating benefits of Healthy food. The BScPH students and staff of IIPHS participated in the two days Mela.  Click Here
  30. Dept. of Health & Family Welfare, Govt of Meghalaya organized a state-level conference of Medical Superintendent followed by a brainstorming workshop for designing a comprehensive Tertiary Healthcare Mission at Shillong on 16th March 2023. IIPH Shillong was represented by its Director Prof. Sandra Albert, and the Hon’ Health Minister to Govt of Meghalaya, Dept. Health & Family Welfare Ampareen Lyngdoh was also in the audience.  Click Here
  31. Commissioners on the Lancet Commission Dr. Sapna Desai from the Population Council and Dr. Sandra Albert Director, IIPH Shillong, taking up the district-level study on behalf of the commission spent time today conducting Focus Group Discussion with doctors and administrators at Civil Hospital Nongpoh on 16th March 2023.  Click Here
  32. Geographic Information System TRAINING
    A 4- days training program was conducted from 8th-11th March’23 by the IIPH, Shillong under the ZOONOTIC AND VECTOR BORNE DISEASES AND TRAINING CENTRE PROJECT with Mr. J Senthil Kumar, Data Manager, Christian Medical College, Vellore as the resource person.
    This included field visit to Ri Bhoi for the hands – on GIS training and extraction of data that has been collected.  Click Here
  33. The Regional Resource Hub Health Technology Assessment India (RRH HTAIn) IIPH Shillong Team with the Smt Anu Nagar, Joint Secretary, Department of Health Research, MoHFW at the 2nd International Symposium on Health Technology Assessment: ISHTA 2023, Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, New Delhi.  Click Here
  34. IIPH Shillong and IIPH Gandhinagar jointly conducted a Training of Trainers and Surveyors for the Meghalaya Nutrition Study on 21.2.2023. This is an initiative by the Gov of Meghalaya, under the MECD Mission, to conduct an independent (state-level) nutrition survey.  Click Here
  35. Consultative seminar on MPH curriculum for the north-east region, September 2020, Shillong
  36. Stakeholder engagement on Malaria research, September 2019, Guwahati, in collaboration with the CSTMI partners
  37. Workshop on using Evidence for Decision-Making in Health Benefits Package Design, 25-26 February 2019, in collaboration with Govt of Meghalaya, International Decision Support Initiative (iDSI), Global Health and Development of Imperial College, UK & Centre for Global Development, USA
  38. Consultation on Human Resources for Health with focus on Medical Specialists- ADARSH,7 December 2018, in collaboration with IIPH-Delhi
  39. Workshop on qualitative research methodology, 26-29 November 2019, in collaboration with MLC University.
  40. Workshop on malaria field work and research ethics. 4-14 June 2018
  41. Workshop on Epidemiologic study designs, sampling techniques and sample size calculation 23-25 April 2018 – in collaboration with Nazareth Hospital and MLC University
  42. Training on house listing training for end line survey on immunization in Assam (for impact assessment of community intervention SALT project). 18 June 2018. Funded by the International initiative for impact assessment
  43. Training of field data collectors for end line survey data collection on immunization in Assam (for impact assessment of community intervention SALT project). 12-16 July 2018, funded by International initiative for impact assessment
  44. Workshop on public health analytics and disease modelling, 2-5 May 2017, in collaboration with Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) in collaboration with Department of Anthropology, North Eastern Hill University
  45. State Level Consultation on Accelerating Progress toward Good Nutrition for all in Arunachal Pradesh, 29 November 2016, in collaboration with Dept. of Health Government of Arunachal Pradesh
  46. State Level Consultation on Accelerating Progress toward Good Nutrition for all in Meghalaya, Insights from the India Health Report, 9 August 2016, in collaboration with Government of Meghalaya, Social Welfare, State Resource Centre for Women
  47. Training for doctors, allied health personnel, police on medicolegal aspects of child sexual abuse, 28 July 2016, in collaboration with Government of Meghalaya, SRC for Women and Child, and ICARE
  48. Conducting baseline survey for impact assessment, 2-5 July 2016
  49. Training of interviewers for baseline survey for impact assessment, 26-30 April 2016, in collaboration with PHFI
  50. Public engagement seminar – voices for health. Cancers in the northeast, 26 July 2018
  51. Community dissemination workshop. Empowerment of women with emphasis on sexual and reproductive health rights, 28 May 2015
  52. Consultative Meeting on Innovative Health Technologies – Swasthya Slate, 17 December 2014, in collaboration with by Dept. of Planning, Government of Meghalaya
  53. Digital story-telling, August 2014, in collaboration with Institute of Development Studies, UK

Other Training

Training and mentorship through internship has been provided to over 15 interns from the region. In addition to this, continuous capacity building is encouraged in the institute. Till date 67 (current and new employees) of IIPHS have attended 22 different courses (overlapping) spanning topics like Decision analytic modelling for economic evaluations in HTA, Winter School in Statistical Genetics, and Integrated Bioethics Curriculum in Health Sciences Workshop by UNESCO India, Public health analytics and disease modelling, Responsible Conduct of Research for Research Administrators, Good Clinical practice etc.