Discussions were held on addressing emerging health challenges and pressing needs
The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), in collaboration with Primus Partners, hosted a strategic meet titled 'Advancing Public Health: Priorities, Innovations, and Global Partnership' in New Delhi.
The event was graced by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, and saw participation from leading public health organisations, including the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), NITI Aayog, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, AIIMS Bibinagar, International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) Mumbai, All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health (AIIHPH) Kolkata, Gates Foundation, Johns Hopkins University, Ashoka University, and many more.
The meeting aimed to outline strategies for establishing NIHFW and other public health training institutions as globally recognised centres of excellence, striving for leadership in Public Health and Family Welfare to contribute to a healthier and stronger India.
Key sessions focused on:
- National Public Health Priorities: Addressing emerging health challenges and pressing needs.
- Innovative Solutions: Exploring advancements to enhance public health outcomes.
- Capacity-Building Initiatives: Identifying opportunities for skill enhancement and institutional development.
The inaugural session featured a keynote address by Anupriya Patel, and an inaugural address by Vijay Nehra, Joint Secretary of MoHFW, Dr Dheeraj Shah Director at National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) and Nilaya Varma MD & CEO Primus Partners. A panel discussion delved into current public health priorities, needs, and challenges while identifying new capacity-building initiatives.
The event also programmed interactive group discussions emphasising the importance of international, national, and regional collaborations, joint research endeavours, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
