IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, invites you to #WebPolicyLearning
Public Health Policy and Action
An Online National Winter School Program
A Six-Week Immersive Online Certificate Training Course
Details of the #WebPolicyLearning:
Dates: Oct (24, 31), Nov (7, 14, 21 & 28), 2026
Consecutive Saturday Evenings
Time: 4 – 6 p.m. IST
Platform: Zoom
Course Fee (INR) (incl GST): Professionals: 2999 | Students: 1999
IMPRI Alumni can avail benefits through the IMPRI Referral Policy for Alumni & Friends. Bulk Discounts can be availed for groups of more than 5 participants.
Limited seats are eligible for a partial scholarship opportunity. Write to: learningatimpri@gmail.com
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About
India’s public health landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by rapid urbanization, demographic shifts, changing disease patterns, and evolving health priorities. While the country has made remarkable progress through initiatives such as Ayushman Bharat, the National Health Mission, expanded immunization programmes, and digital health initiatives under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, persistent challenges—including non-communicable diseases, antimicrobial resistance, mental health, air pollution, climate-related health risks, maternal and child health disparities, and unequal access to quality healthcare—continue to demand robust and evidence-informed public health policies. Strengthening public health today requires not only improving healthcare delivery but also designing policies that are equitable, preventive, resilient, and responsive to the needs of diverse populations.
This program explores the intersection of public health and public policy, examining how evidence, governance, financing, regulation, and multi-sectoral collaboration shape health outcomes at the local, national, and global levels. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the policy processes that influence disease prevention, health promotion, health systems strengthening, environmental and occupational health, digital health, pandemic preparedness, and universal health coverage. By bringing together leading experts from academia, government, healthcare institutions, and the development sector, the program fosters informed dialogue on contemporary public health challenges and equips participants with the knowledge needed to understand, analyse, and contribute to policies that can build a healthier, more resilient, and inclusive India.
For Whom
Students, researchers, healthcare professionals, public health practitioners, policymakers, government officials, development and NGO professionals, academicians, and individuals interested in public health, health policy, healthcare management, epidemiology, and health systems. The program is ideal for anyone seeking to strengthen their understanding of contemporary public health challenges and policy in India and beyond.
Benefits of this Course
Participants would:
• Learn from globally and nationally renowned thematic experts and practitioners
• Gain first-hand insights and networking opportunities
• Get course outline and reading list from the experts for learning
• Get access to session videos for 15 days
• Receive a certificate of completion
• Have the opportunity to publish their essays on the IMPRI Insights Blog, which features the articles of eminent people from around the globe.
Upon successful completion of the program, each participant will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Program Experts
Dr K Madan Gopal, Senior Health Sector Expert; Former Senior Consultant, NITI Aayog; Public Health Systems Advisor
Dr Manorama Bakshi, Director and Head of Healthcare and Advocacy, Consocia Advisory; Founder and Director, Trilok Raj Foundation (TRF); Visiting Senior Fellow, IMPRI
Prof Sanghmitra Sheel Acharya, Professor, Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health (CSMCH), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
Dr Anuska Kalita, Director, Health Systems, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (TBC)
Prof Pradeep Kumar Panda, Professor, Public Health; Dean – School of Public Health; Acting Dean – School of Management, Asian Institute of Public Health (AIPH) University, Bhubaneswar
Dr Ravi Duggal, Independent Researcher and Activist, Public Health Policy, Systems and Financing; Budget, Governance and Social Accountability
Dr Urvashi Prasad, Ex-Director, Office of Vice-Chairman, NITI Aayog; Visiting Senior Fellow, IMPRI
Prof Vibhuti Patel, Visiting Distinguished Professor, IMPRI;
Former Professor, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya, Founder-Director, Foundation for People-centric Health Systems
Dr Amar Jesani, Independent Researcher and Teacher (Bioethics and Public Health); Editor, Indian Journal of Medical Ethics; Visiting Senior Fellow, IMPRI
Prof Vina Vaswani, Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine Director Centre for Ethics, Program Director, YU-FIC Masters in Research Ethics for India, Yenepoya deemed to be University, Deralakatte, Mangalore; Visiting Professor, IMPRI
Dr Vinitaa Jha, Director, Research and Academics, Max Healthcare Research
Session Details
| Name | Topic |
| Dr K. Madan Gopal | Digital Health, AI and the Future of Health Governance in India |
| Dr Manorama Bakshi | From Policy to Practice, Strengthening Primary Healthcare Through Supportive Supervision and Community Engagement |
| Prof Sanghamitra S. Acharya | Public Health Issues in transition from Demographic to Silver Dividend: Evidence, Governance & Policy |
| Prof Pradeep K. Panda | Financing Models for the Missing Middle in India’s Health Coverage |
| Mr Ravi Duggal | Health Systems Governance: Public, Private and People-Centred Healthcare |
| Dr Urvashi Prasad | Health Policy Reforms in India |
| Prof Vibhuti Patel | Gender, Care Economy and Health Equity: A Public Policy Perspective |
| Dr Chandrakant Lahariya | Public Health in India: Achievements, Challenges and Emerging Priorities |
| Dr Amar Jesani | Ethics, Human Rights and Justice in Public Health Policy |
| Prof Vina Vaswani | Bioethics, Medical Decision-Making and Patient-Centred Healthcare in the Modern Era |
| Dr Vinitaa Jha | Healthcare Future in India: Research & Advocacy |
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