shivanand savatagi

Public health professional. PhD scholar at The University of Transdisciplinary Health Sciences and Technology -Bengaluru, Institute of Public Health -Bengaluru

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When knowledge crosses borders, innovation thrives! 🇮🇳🤝🇳🇱

TDU hosts a Netherlands delegation to explore sustainable farming & health systems.

Read more: https://t.co/KEj8osEEWu

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Thrilled to share our latest article, “Exploring Self-Reliance in Primary Healthcare from People’s Perspectives among Families Using Traditional Medicine: A Case Study from Southern India,” published in the Journal of Community Systems for Health.
https://t.co/UipCBb3F6S

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Following our distinguished keynote speakers, the panel chair, Dr. Shreelata Rao Seshadri, Director, The Ramalingaswami Centre on Equity and Social Determinants of Health, PHFI, Bangalore, concluded the talk by emphasising that public health institutes must serve as agents of change and practicality, with a vision that goes beyond tools and analysis. She highlighted the larger purpose of public health professionals and students to be inspired and committed to working with communities in the long run. She closed her remarks by expressing gratitude to all the panelists and to IPH for facilitating the discussion.

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We’re thrilled to open our afternoon “Visionary Keynote Talks” with Padma Bhushan Dr. Srinath Reddy, Honorary Distinguished Professor and former President of @thePHFI
In his talk, “Role of Public Health Schools in Advancing Societal Health,” he reflected on how public health has been a transformational force in improving life expectancy and enabling individuals to live to their fullest potential. He highlighted the vital role of public health institutions as policy influencers, educators and knowledge creators, designing, delivering, monitoring and evaluating policies while fostering knowledge generation, management and translation into practice. Dr. Reddy stressed the need for evidence-informed research, multidisciplinary collaboration, agility in addressing emerging challenges and equity as a core principle. He urged professionals to act decisively when opportunities arise, emphasizing that scientific credibility, political viability and financial feasibility are all critical for shaping impactful public policy.

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Our fourth keynote speaker, the eminent Dr. Vikram Patel, Paul Farmer Professor and Chair of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Co-Founder of @SangathIndia, stressed that truth and justice are the foundations of public health, noting how facts are interpreted differently and how commercial determinants and social media shape awareness. Reflecting on the pandemic, he highlighted unanswered questions about its origins and death toll, the mental health impact and the injustice faced by those left without food or shelter. He called for accountability, good governance and the need to overcome caste and religious prejudices to collectively fight inequality and strengthen public healthcare.

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We are 20!! As promised, we are here with exclusive live updates!
Our 20th anniversary celebrations have officially commenced with the watering of a mango plant by our esteemed guests including the chief guest, @dineshgrao, Honourable Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka with @prashanthns, Director, IPH Bengaluru and our senior faculty, a gesture that reflects our commitment to nurturing ideas, partnerships and progress in public health and hope for a future guided by our vision to create an equitable, integrated, decentralized, responsive and participatory health system within a just and empowered society.

@UpendraBhojani @dr_hebbar @NDevadasan @BasapathyRajeev @vkranthikumari @AgavaneVaibhav @achyuthang @PraveenRao_S @ICMRDELHI @DHFWKA @India_Alliance @MoHFW_INDIA
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Celebrating 20 years of public health

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The panel discussion on “Nurturing Public Health Leaders in India in Uncertain Times: Balancing Equity, Technology, and Local Self-Reliance,” moderated by @prashanthns, brought together diverse perspectives on the future of public health education and practice.

💠Prof. Vasanthi Srinivasan emphasized on the importance of equity and accessibility in education through platforms like SWAYAM, advocating innovative pedagogy, regional language courses, and the principle of “Each one, teach one” to ensure opportunity for all.

💠Dr. @yogesh_kalkonde highlighted the gap between degrees and real skills, urging the creation of experienced practitioners who address social and commercial determinants of health, remarking, “We have the technology to travel to Mars but our ASHAs cannot travel 2 kms.”

💠Shri @nachiketmor raised concerns about finance becoming a tool of exclusion, stressing financial innovation as a pathway to equitable access.

💠Prof. Dr. Arima Mishra underlined the social purpose of public health education, calling for a transformative pedagogy that integrates field and classroom experiences, builds ethical sensibility, and reimagines engagement through equity and social justice.

💠Shri Muttaiah focused on tribal health and education, stressing the importance of knowing one’s community, ensuring basic rights like roads, transport, water and reviving people’s health movements to work in close collaboration with institutions

Together, the panelists highlighted that building resilient public health leadership requires equity-driven education, practical experience, inclusive technology, and a strong commitment to social justice.

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A proud milestone! The T. T. Narasimhan School of Advanced Studies takes root at IPH Bengaluru, in the presence of the T. T. Narasimhan family including Dr. Latha Jaganathan, Mr. T. T. Jagannathan. The School aims to nurture public health research leaders, democratise knowledge and create inclusive spaces for collaboration, while bringing context-rich, field-based evidence into policy decision-making.
Our Chief Guest, @dineshgrao, Honourable Minister
Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka along with Dr. H Sudarshan, Dr. Srinath Reddy, unveiled the brass plaque, formally launching the T.T.Narasimhan School of Advanced Studies at IPH Bengaluru.

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Our second keynote speaker of the afternoon session, Dr. Nirmala Nair, Co-founder, @EkjutIndia, Jharkhand delivered her speech on "When Communities are Empowered, Health Improves". Inspired by Paulo Freire’s concept of critical consciousness, she emphasized 'Participatory Learning and Action' approach where women identify problems and implement co-produced solutions, citing examples from Bolivia and Nepal. Starting with a small team in 2004, her cost-effective research on reducing newborn deaths, endorsed by WHO in 2014, is now active across nine Indian states. She concluded that language is not a barrier and that all interventions should be led by women.

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Engaging first session of the #EV4GH2024 Pre-Conference: "Strengthening Health Systems for all: What works in a world in polycrisis and uncertainty?"

#EV4GH #HSR2024

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🎉 From fishbowl discussions to social media exercises, panel talks, talk on polarization, blogging tips, & presentation practice—our Emerging Voices are sharpening their skills for global impact! 🌍✨ #EV4GH2024 #EV4GH #GlobalHealth

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Today’s #EV4GH2024 sessions were packed with action! 💥 From hands-on learning to real-time practice, it was a day of growth, connection, and collaboration. 📚🤝 Follow us to get more updates ! 🌍✨ #GlobalHealth #EV4GH

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Dr Bebio Amaro dives into the rich history of Nagasaki, exploring themes of international relations, cultural exchange, diplomacy, & the impact of Western medicine. Follow us for more on the #EV4GH2024 journey as we uncover the layers of history & global connections!
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A heartfelt thank you 🙏 to our hosts at #NagasakiUniversity for their incredible support and hospitality. Their dedication has made the #EV4GH2024 venture seamless.

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Day 2

An early start for the #EV4GH2024 cohort with Introduction to Policy Engagement.

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🌍The journey begins! #EV4GH2024 Venture is officially underway, bringing together passionate minds from across the globe to learn, share, & drive change in #GlobalHealth. Here’s to new friendships, powerful networks, & shared commitment to a better world.
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Hurry up and book your spot now.

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If you are attending Health Systems Global Symposium in Nagasaki this year, don't miss this opportunity to see the work of the emerging voices for global health during the preconference event - an unmissable opportunity for networking, discussion and collaborations!

Look out especially for our colleagues @BasapathyRajeev and @SSavatagi

@prashanthns , @dr_hebbar , @vkranthikumari , @yogishcb , @drssreenidhi , @MPutturaj @_vdsouza008