Media Release
Udupi, Jan 2: The Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG), in collaboration with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) with support from Policy Planning & Research division, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat and Gates Foundation hosted the prestigious two-day "Dialogue on Health Diplomacy", focusing on India’s leadership in addressing global health challenges in the Global South on January 17-18 at IIPH Gandhinagar. "Navigating Health System Challenges: India’s Health Diplomacy in the Global South" was the theme of the event.
During the event’s opening, Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel, emphasized India’s commitment to global health security and solidarity, especially through initiatives like vaccine diplomacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. He lauded the platform as an opportunity to showcase India’s innovative solutions and strengthen collaboration with Global South nations.
Rushikesh Patel, minister for Health and Family Welfare, Gujarat further spotlighted Gujarat's achievements in healthcare infrastructure and medical tourism, positioning the state as a global leader in health innovation. He expressed optimism about fostering meaningful partnerships to address health inequities worldwide through such deliberations.
Dr B Unnikrishnan, dean, Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru, served as one of the panellists in the discussion on the “Role of Academia in South-South Collaboration” and Dr Reshmi B, associate dean, Manipal College of Health Professions, MAHE-Manipal served as a discussant in the panel discussion on “Utilizing the role of Digital Public Infrastructure for Health and International Relations”. The MAHE delegation including Prof Dr Unnikrishnan B; Prof Dr Reshmi B; Dr Rahul Sheshan Clare, assistant director, Prasanna School of Public Health (PSPH), MAHE-Manipal, Prof Dr Prakash Narayanan Vasudevan Potty, professor, Department of Global Public Health Policy and Governance, PSPH, MAHE-Manipal and Dr Vijay Kumar Chattu, Adjunct Faculty, PSPH, MAHE-Manipal served as co-hosts to the event.
About Manipal Academy of Higher Education:
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is an Institution of Eminence Deemed-to-be University. MAHE offers over 400 specialisations across the Health Sciences (HS), Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences (MLHS), and Technology & Science (T&S) streams through its constituent units at campuses in Manipal, Mangaluru, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, and Dubai. With a remarkable academic track record, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and significant contributions to research, MAHE has earned recognition and acclaim nationally and internationally. In October 2020, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, awarded MAHE the prestigious Institution of Eminence status. Currently ranked 4th in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), MAHE is the preferred choice for students seeking a transformative learning experience and an enriching campus life and for national & multi-national corporates looking for top talent.