3 December is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)

3 December is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). On this Day, WHO joined partners to celebrate "a day for all." This theme reflects a growing understanding that disability is part of the human condition. Disability Day aims to encourage a better understanding of people affected by a disability and make people more aware of the rights, dignity, and welfare of disabled people.

Facts about disability
-At least 10% of the world's population, or 650 million people, live with a disability.

-20% of the world's poor are disabled.

-The percentage of children with disabilities not attending school is extremely variable and is between 65 - 85% in some African countries.

-Mortality for children with disabilities may be as high as 80% in countries where under-five mortality as a whole has decreased to below 20%.

-In many low-income and middle -income countries, only 5-15% of disabled people who require assistive devices and technology have access to them.

World Aids Day

 #WorldAidsDay

World Aids day was first observed in 1988; HIV remains a significant global public health issue. Moreover, like many other major health issues, it faces additional challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 observance theme is “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact.”

HIV prevention, testing, treatment and care services are all being disrupted, particularly in fragile health systems. The breakdown in essential HIV services due to COVID-19 is threatening lives. Any slowing down in providing these services will leave many vulnerable populations at greater risk of HIV infection and AIDS-related deaths. Nevertheless, all over the world, health workers and community representatives are doing their utmost to keep services going, adopting innovative ways to overcome disruptions in services caused by COVID-19.

Some markers:

38,000,000 estimated number of people living with HIV in 2019
1,700,000 people were newly infected with HIV in 2019
690,000 people died of HIV-related causes in 2019
68 % of adults living with HIV received lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) in 2019

A public health approach is directed to address the health needs of a population or the people's collective health status. Much more progress in containing the diseases is possible by further applying public health principles through closer integration of health care and public health action. The S. D. Gupta School of Public Health, under IIHMR University, will focus on preparing future leaders and build public health capacity and skills with emphasis on public health practice to meet the challenges of the 21st Century and bridge gaps in public health education and practices.

5 points why COVID 19 has made MBA lucrative?

COVID-19 has disrupted the economy. The damage was swift and deep, but the recovery is also expected to be at the same pace. So, it is likely that the economy will get back to its feet quickly provided the virus doesn’t play out in multiple cycles. The experience of 2007 financial crisis also played out similarly wherein within two years of the breakdown, the economies around the world were on hiring binge to fuel the growth engine. A similar story is expected this time around with even quicker turnaround.

 

1.During this time of COVID, the hiring scene with best of companies are not satisfactory. The outbreak of Corona Virus has brought the industrial growth to a minimum level. This is not the best time to look for a job.

 

2.This is a good opportunity to take your career to the next level by pursuing MBA during the recession. By the time you complete your MBA, more career opportunities will be waiting for you.

 

3.It will be better to improve your profile, pick up new age specializations in your area of interests or fields that are predicted to boom in the near future. Add new skills by pursuing an MBA with your preferred specialization.

 

4.The post COVID economies around the world could be quite different to what we have today, and India has a unique positioning to gain maximum ground. MBA institutes are the best place to gather knowledge and lead the change in industry.

 

5.The B Schools have a strong Alumni network and industry connect which you can benefit from in future.

 

Due to the COVID 19 and accelerated digitization, manpower demands has increased in the area of healthcare analytics, health insurance, healthcare IT, digital marketing, digital sales, applications of drones and other emerging technologies in the sector. Students can explore various options available for them to pursue a career in healthcare management. Established in 1984, (Earlier Known as Indian Institute of Health Management Research ) IIHMR University is a Specialized Research University in Management Research, Postgraduate Education and Training in the Health Sector. The University aims to generate new knowledge and technologies to provide evidence and inputs for developing effective policies and health interventions and strategies.

Panic of COVID – 19; IIHMR University hosted webinar to create awareness

-        Experts highlighted the importance of population segregation

-        Referring authenticated guidelines will help to get correct information

With the recent announcement of COVID- 19 declared as pandemic by WHO, there are 193 countries facing this widespread outbreak of Coronavirus which never occurred earlier. India, which is lately, reported 415 cases of Coronavirus in its second stage, it is still in a position to control, if potential measures taken by government, should be seriously followed by people. 

IIHMR University, a leading university in public health, hosted a webinar to create awareness among people on “Coronavirus #what we know and what we must do”. The expert panel of public health professionals Dr. S.D. Gupta, Chairman, IIHMR and Dr. Daya Krishan Mangal, Dean, Research IIHMR University and Fellow, Indian Public Association shared their expert opinion, on the outbreak of such an infectious virus. The webinar was attended by 470 participants across the country.

The experts urged people to maintain social distancing which helps to break all the channels of transmission, hence blocking community transmission. The panel also advice on avoiding unnecessary touching of nose, mouth or face or rather use non dominant hand and maintain cough etiquettes. They emphasized on keeping elderly people in isolation as they are more prone to infection because of low immunity by advising them to avoid morning walks as 80% elderly population died in china.

For the younger generation, the panel asked people to utilize this time in pursuing their hobbies and keeping the home bright and lighted to avoid depression.

As per their expertise, the effect of Corona outbreak will come down in next 6 to 8 weeks, if the current practices of staying at home and self-isolation are followed strictly and circulation of fake news over social media would be stopped completely. 

Dr. Pankaj Gupta, President, IIHMR University concluded the webinar by appealing people to take necessary measures to stay healthy & support government and health workers by staying indoors. He also urged to learn from the mistakes what other countries made and help preventing spread.

35 Year Logo of Excellence of IIHMR University launched by Shri Bhanwar Singh Bhati and Dr. Subhash Garg

State Minister for Higher Education, Mr. Bhanwar Singh Bhati  and Minister for  Technical and Sanskrit Education, Dr. Subhash Garg, unveiled the 35-year logo of excellence at the 3rd Annual Higher Technical Education and HR Conclave 2019 held in Jaipur today. The Minister was accompanied by Mr. Pradeep Kumar Borad, Commissioner, College Education & Special Secretary, Higher Education, Ms. Shuchi Sharma, Secretary, Higher and Technical Education, and President, IIHMR University, Dr. Pankaj Gupta among other dignitaries on the dais. This year is marked as 35th year of Excellence of IIHMR University.

On the Occasion, Dr. Pankaj Gupta said that we are thrilled to have launched our 35 years of legacy logo in a glittering ceremony by Hon’ble Ministers Sh. Bhanwar Singh Ji, Dr. Subhash Garg Ji, secretaries and other dignitaries of the Government of Rajasthan. The logo represents 35 years - and counting - of our commitment to health management and health research.

SAARC Regional Workshop for “Implementation on TB - Tobacco collaborative activities and development of Guidelines on TB – Tobacco”

A 2 Day SAARC Regional Workshop for “Implementation on TB - Tobacco collaborative activities and development of Guidelines on TB – Tobacco” was at IIHMR University on 4 & 5 December 2019. Almost 25 participants from 8 SAARC Countries – Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka  actively participated  to set guidelines on TB-Tobacco. The workshop was Jointly organized by SAARC Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS Centre, (STAC) Nepal, Central TB Division, India, and IIHMR University, Jaipur. Director, SAARC TB & HIV/AIDS Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal, Dr Ramesh K. Kharel and Joint Director – TB, Central TB Division, MoHFW, GoI, Dr Sanjay K. Mattoo were the keynote speakers for the program.

The objective of the program was to increase awareness and sharing of best practices regarding the important of integrating tobacco cessation into TB programs; enhancing leadership skills to affect policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well strategic communication and establishing partnership and knowledge sharing between tobacco control and TB experts. The workshop had various sessions including Understanding Tuberculosis and Tobacco Control in SAARC; Developing a strategic leadership mindset; and Monitoring Tobacco free health care.

 

On the occasion, Dr Pankaj Gupta, President IIHMR University said “We are committed to handling the issue of tobacco, in this regard, our campus has recently pledged to being smoking free. While we are working on TB, we should be aware about what’s working and what’s not working and use this data for future reference and discussion. We will do well when we create ‘next practices’, so let’s work together and focus to create these next practices.

On his theme address, Dr S D Gupta, Chairman, IIHMR University said “Approximately 10 million new cases of TB are recorded every year and almost 2 million die of TB every year. The ratio between the new cases and death due to TB is 1/5. We are facing two epidemics; one is TB and the other of smoking. They are both interrelated and a cause of concern. Smoking increases the risk of TB by 20%. If we reduce smoking, the deaths due to this associated risk can be significantly reduced.  Byintegratin tobacco cessation in TB control program we can reduce TB deaths by at least 20%. India’s commitment to lower TB deaths by 2025 is and advancement of 5 years with respect to the SDG which are to be achieved by 2030. This huge commitment needs all of us to come together.

 

On his Keynote address, Director, SAARC TB & HIV/AIDS Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal, Dr Ramesh K. Kharel,  said that Tuberculosis is a central issue globally. It is preventable and curable, but we have been fighting for more than five decades and there are many gaps. Today, we have infections related to TB, MDR, XDR and we don’t know what’s next. TB is related with poverty. A common guideline for TB and Tobacco is very important and we have assembled here to address this issue.

Joint Director – TB, Central TB Division, MoHFW, GoI, Dr Sanjay K. Mattoo, said that AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria are some of the gravest communicable diseases in the public health sector. Of the three, tuberculosis presents the biggest challenge in terms of morbidity and mortality. It’s an ancient disease and one we’ve not been able to eradicate. Almost 25% of new tuberculosis cases are in India and almost 35-40% cases are from SAARC countries.

IIHMR University’s global conference ‘Pradanya 2019’ concludes with a call to support healthcare innovators

The 24th edition of IIHMR University’s annual international conference Pradanya 2019 successfully concluded on 25, 2019. The theme of the three-day event this year was “Future of Healthcare: Globalization, Local Innovations and You.” More than 45 experts from India and abroad in the fields of healthcare, pharmaceuticals, the development sector and allied industries addressed the audiences. They were engaged in six panel discussions organized around sub-themes of the conference such as Using technology to enhance healthcare efficiency; Value-based healthcare and tackling price transparency; New directions in preventive healthcare; Purpose-driven start-up’s and innovation for health impact; and Strategies for effective implementation of SDG’s 2030.

An array of policy makers from states and the Center graced the event with their presence. Some prominent names include Shri Yaduvendra Mathur (IAS), Special Secretary, NITI Aayog; Dr. Sujata Saunik (IAS), Addl. Chief Secretary, Dept of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of Maharashtra; Shri Naveen Jain, Secretary, Dept of Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship Development, Govt of Rajasthan; Dr. Manish Diwan, Head, Strategic Partnership & Entrepreneurship, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Govt. of India; Dr. Nimesh G. Desai, Director, Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Govt. of India; and Dr. Harsh Shah, State Program Manager, National Health Mission, Govt. of Gujarat.

Other participating dignitaries included Dr. Kapil Garg, Director, Paras Hospitals Group, Jaipur; Dr. Sheenu Jhawar, Director, Apex hospital, Jaipur; Dr. Pankaj Gupta, Head-Digital Health, Access Health International; Dr. Narayana Prasad, Director, Public Health Literacy, Boston; Dr. Gaurav Talwar, GM, IBM; Dr. Mala Airun, Zonal Clinical Director, Narayan Multispecialty Hospital; Dr. Sudarshan Jain, Secretary General, Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance; Dr. Rahul Pandey, Operations Officer, The World Bank; Dr. Devendra Khandait, Deputy Director, India Office, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; and Dr. Richa Singh Debgupta, Vice President, Fortis Healthcare.

Said Dr. Pankaj Gupta, President, IIHMR University, Jaipur: “Since the last 23 years, ‘Pradanya’ has been focusing on the most relevant and burning topics of healthcare that have immense significance for India and rest of the world. The intellectual churning generated during the event will give a long way in giving all stakeholders and upcoming industry leaders a better understanding of how to effectively meet the gaps in Indian healthcare and prepare it to meet the challenges of the future”.

Pradanya 2019, successfully concluded on 25 November with distribution of awards to deserving students for the research papers and posters submitted on various themes of healthcare. The names of winning students for best papers and posters are given below:

LIST OF WINNERS – Papers and Posters

The names of winning students for best papers and posters given below:

LIST OF WINNERS – Papers and Posters

For PAPERS

Name of Student	Course	University	Topic
First Prize
Mayank Chhabra (author)	MBA – Hospital Management (1st year)	IIHMR – Jaipur	Fabrication of non-invasive paper-based digital health device for early diagnosis of non-communicable diseases
Vinit Yadav (co-author)	MBA – Hospital Management (1st year)	IIHMR - Jaipur
Second Prize
Atharva Bahad (author)	MBA – Hospital Management (1st year)	IIHMR - Jaipur	Solar dis-infection of water to enhance healthcare efficiency
Dr.  Vinay Dureja (co-author)	MBA – Hospital Management (1st year)	IIHMR - Jaipur
Third Prize
Ms Minal Chawla (author)	MBA-Health (2nd year)	SVDU Vadodra	Level of awareness of government schemes among patients in Dhiraj Hospital
Mr.  Bhavin Zanje (co-author)	MBA-Health (2nd year)	SVDU Vadodra

FOR POSTERS

Name of Student	Course	University	Topic
First Prize
Himadri Verma	MBA – Health (2nd year)	IIHMR - Jaipur	Implementation of interventions in CHC Sanganer, Jaipur – value based-healthcare model and Kayakalp parameters
Amritesh Mishra	MBA – Health (2nd year)	IIHMR – Jaipur
Second Prize
Amitoj Kaur	MBA-HM (1st year)	IIHMR - Jaipur	Radio frequency ablations – an alternative to hysterectomy
Vidushi Bhardwa	MBA-HM (1st year)	IIHMR – Jaipur
Third Prize
Dr. Chaity Sarkar	MDS (1st year)	Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Science	Assistive m-health technology for mother and child healthcare: An innovative approach
Dr.  Vikrant Mohanty	MDS (1st year)	Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Science