Understanding Local Self-Governance body: Students of Public Health at Panchayat

The Masters of Public Health students from Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health visited the Permude panchayat in a bid to understand the working system and community health initiatives by the panchayat. The visit aimed to provide detailed working knowledge of a local self-government institution and the multiple developmental schemes prevailing for the well-being…

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Understanding Provision of care: A visit to old age home by Public Health students

The MPH students of the Edward and Cynthia Institute of Public Health, visited an old age home on June 13, 2023, as a part of their curriculum, with an aim to study the morbidity profile, and geriatric services provided to the elderly residents. A total of 11 individuals were part of the visit, which included…

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Learning from Professionals: An industrial visit to Air Traffic control.

To study the working setup of an Air Traffic control, the Masters of Public Health students of Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health organised an industrial visit to ATC Mangalore. Students, as part of their curriculum, visited the ATC on 15th June 2023 to get hands on experience of the way the ATC works.…

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Water Resources for Effective Diarrhoea Control

In low- and middle-income countries, public health problems are a major concern due to numerous factors. The common cause of a problem includes hygiene and sanitation, which play an important role in avoiding preventable diseases. The WASH strategy prioritises water, sanitation, and hygiene, which have a considerable role in diarrhoea control. Despite the measures and…

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Distinguished Public Health Series

Career guidance & opportunities after MPH Are you passionate about public health and seeking to make a positive impact on society? A Master of Public Health (MPH) degree can open up a world of career opportunities in the field of public health. With a strong focus on promoting health and preventing diseases, an MPH equips…

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Teenage Pregnancy: A neglected Adolescent Health issue

There are around 3 billion younger people (under 25 years of age) in the world, of whom 1.2 billion are adolescents (10–19 years old). In India, adolescents constitute 20% of the total population, which is about 250 million adolescents. These adolescents can play a crucial role in contributing to the economic and overall development of…

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Distinguished Public Health Series

Managing Migraine by Dr. Nivedita Globally, migraines have emerged as a significant public health concern. It is characterized by recurring episodes that are frequently lifelong. Migraine was among the ten most disabling disorders in each of the 21 GBD areas and rated second globally in terms of years of life lived with disability. Migraine significantly…

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