HISP India, in collaboration with the Digital Bharat Collaborative (DBC), successfully conducted the first batch of the Fundamentals of Public Health Informatics course from April 1st to July 12th, 2024. This hybrid-mode workshop was meticulously designed to equip health professionals with the skills to implement public health informatics concepts effectively in their work environments.
This workshop reflects HISP India’s commitment to capacity building, fostering innovation, and advancing digital health education to strengthen public health systems.
Objectives
- Build multidisciplinary competencies to address global health challenges like COVID-19, antimicrobial resistance, and climate-related health risks.
- Foster understanding of public health informatics systems, standards, and digital governance.
The workshop combined in-person and online sessions featuring:
- Interactive discussions and group activities.
- Research-driven content.
- Real-world case studies and action research components.
Topics Covered
- Systems thinking in public health informatics.
- Information systems design and interoperability.
- Data governance, standards, and privacy.
- AI applications in public health.
- National initiatives like the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
