UNICEF India Partners with IIHMR Delhi and IIT Mumbai To Launch Digital Health Course

A comprehensive health course was launched by UNICEF India, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), and the International Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) in Delhi.

Rolling out from 17 April 2024, the 'Digital Health Enterprise Planning Course' will equip healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare administrators, and allied health professionals with the skills to support the digital transformation of the healthcare sector. Policymakers, IT professionals, and individuals involved in healthcare technology implementation too can take the course.

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Delivering the keynote address during the launch of the course, Cynthia Mc Caffrey, UNICEF India Representative said, “The digital health course launched by IIHM, IIT Mumbai and UNICEF today builds on India’s commitment to promote digital innovation in the health system by equipping healthcare professionals with cutting edge skills and leveraging digital technologies. The course catalyses innovative solutions, strengthening healthcare delivery across the country, helping accelerate reach to the last child.”

The goal of the course is to close the training gap among healthcare professionals and meet the growing demand for education on digital health.

Prof. Sutapa B. Neogi (Director), IIHMR Delhi said, “Many health professionals lack necessary training and education in digital technology to effectively utilize digital health tools and navigate the complexities associated with its implementation. By equipping healthcare professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge, this course will enhance their competence to adapt to the digital era and optimize healthcare delivery systems across India, particularly in underserved communities.”

The course curriculum, developed in consultation with leading experts from IIHMR Delhi, IIT Mumbai, and with technical inputs by UNICEF India, is adapted for the Indian context from a global programme offered by the Digital Health Centre of Excellence (DICE), a multi-agency consortium co-led by UNICEF and WHO.

Prof Santosh Noronha  from, Tata Centre for Technology and Design , IIT Mumbai, said, “The launch of this digital health course is a testament to the collaborative efforts towards building a robust digital health ecosystem in India. By empowering healthcare professionals with digital skills, we are paving the way for a healthier and more inclusive future.”

About IIHMR University

IIHMR University is dedicated to the improvement in standards of health through better management of health care and related programmes. It seeks to accomplish this through management education, research, training, consultation and institutional networking in a national and global perspective.

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