In the context of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Dr. Maneesh Paul, founder of Microvioma, sheds light on the dynamic relationship between microbes, AMR, and the environment. With a keen understanding of the interplay between these elements, he advocates for a comprehensive approach using technology innovation to engage clinicians, pharmacists, and the key stakeholder — the patient in the fight against AMR. Read the full interview
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Enabling All Stakeholders with Tech
On 25th August 2023, IAPHP hosted a talk on ‘Technology & Multi-Sectoral Approaches to Dengue Surveillance in Bengaluru’ by Dr Bhaskar Rajakumar, Director of Healthcare Initiatives, ARTPARK (AI & Robotics Technology Park). The talk shared ARTPARK’s plans on working with BBMP & GoK to build a robust platform, with a systems approach towards disease surveillance and management including dashboards for daily monitoring, resource mapping, and disease risk prediction models. In his talk, he highlighted the significance of a data-driven approach for disease surveillance, the value of integrating multi-source data sets from sectors like health, transport, and economy to uncover overlapping areas for effective strategies, and the need for data collection protocols to minimize the time required for data cleaning. Watch the complete event
Sharing Regional Expertise
IAPHP hosted a panel conversation titled ‘Environmental Surveillance: The Future of Health Equity in Asian Cities’ as a part of a global movement of practitioners committed to achieving the SDGs at CATALYST2030’s ‘Catalysing Change Week’. It brought together leading practitioners across South Asia to share the landscape of ES in the region and discuss potential pathways forward. The conversation highlighted the roles of intersectoral collaboration, government engagement, and the need for long-term commitment for impact. View the talk
Dr. Angela Chaudhuri On Harnessing Wastewater Surveillance For Monsoon Health Challenges
As the India Meteorological Department predicts above-average monsoon rains this year, the season brings not only relief from the scorching heat but also a host of health threats, including vector-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya.
Climate, Health, and Development: Intersecting Pathways to a Sustainable Future
India is one of the most rapidly developing nations and one of the biggest concerns is the risk of how easily large public health disasters like the COVID-19 pandemic can thwart it.
Precision Health Platform Improves Public Health Through Wastewater and Environmental Surveillance
Public health surveillance is underfunded and underemphasized across the globe—especially as it relates to early warning for disease outbreaks through non-clinical surveillance methods.
GIS, remote sensing key to battling vector-borne diseases during monsoon: experts
New Delhi, Sep 27 (PTI) Mapping flooded areas and stormwater drain networks using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technology can assist in preventing vector-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria, which surge during the monsoon every year, say experts.
Need for wastewater surveillance exceeds Covid virus, say experts
Wastewater surveillance, which gained popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic, is an essential tool in comprehensive public health and lifestyle monitoring, and its need and benefits exceed that of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, said experts on Sunday.
Preventive, promotive and primary healthcare needs to become priorities in our investment
Shrirupa Sengupta, Director, Swasti-The Health Catalyst emphasises that there are still several communities in India who are at the last mile with little or no access to our public health system.
Test of Bengaluru’s open drains reveals major safety hazard
A recent study has discovered large levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Bengaluru’s open drains that cause longer hosiptalisation and higher mortality.