School Achievements
KSPH is set to undertake implementation research on anaemia reduction supported by ICMR
KSPH receives in principle approval for an implementation research for ICMR funding. Director, KSPH, Prof. (Dr.) Bhuputra Panda presented a proposal to DG-ICMR in New Delhi headquarters for reduction of Anemia prevalence in Odisha as an Implementation Research.
KSPH hosts “Emerging Healthcare Leaders’ Summit”-2024.
KSPH hosted the "Emerging Healthcare Leaders’ Summit" during the KIIT FEST 7.0 celebrations on February 16, 2024, which coincided with KIIT-DU's Foundation Day. The summit featured leaders from hospitals and the healthcare sector who shared their experiences.
KSPH hosts international Seminar on Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
KSPH organized an international seminar on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) on February 7, 2024 wherein the students, researchers, faculty members and international speakers and experts deliberated on the current situation, challenges, best practices, and recommended strategies for achieving universal health coverage goals by 2030. [...]
KSPH partners with the University of Michigan on smokeless tobacco cessation research
KSPH partners with the University of Michigan, USA and HRIDAY New Delhi for reduction of non-smoking tobacco consumption amongst rural population in Odisha. Prof Ritesh Mistry from Michigan and Dr Raj Panda from HRIDAY visited KSPH for an extensive discussion.
KSPH hosts Multiple Capacity Building Workshops
KSPH organized a series of workshops on research methods, program management and data systematic review for in-house participants and sponsored agencies during November 2023 to January 2024. More than 150 participants from KSPH, School of Nursing, School of Dentistry, School of Rural Management and other schools were trained by [...]
KSPH hosts National Seminar on Collaborations in Public Health Research: The Post Pandemic Priorities”
KSPH hosted a national seminar titled "Collaborations in Public Health Research: The Post Pandemic Priorities" on January 13, 2024. The aim of the seminar was to bring together the students, experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the public health field to discuss the challenges and opportunities for collaboration in [...]
The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) visits KSPH for a “Career Talk”
The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) led by Mr Aniket Saxena and team visited KSPH on October 18, 2023 to take session with students of public health, nursing professionals, dental professionals on medical coding as a career option. Many students showed their interest to engage with AAPC on [...]
KSPH partners with Mahidol University, Thailand
KSPH inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Faculty of Public Health of Mahidol University, Thailand, in September 2023, to extend the academic and research collaboration in the Southeast Asia region. Prof. (Dr.) Bhuputra Panda, Director of KSPH led the initiative. [...]
KSPH signs MoU with RMRC-ICMR, Bhubaneswar
KSPH inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ICMR - Regional Medical Research Centre (ICMR - RMRC), Bhubaneswar on 30 August 2023 for strengthening collaborative research and academic endeavors between the two eminent organizations in Bhubaneswar in the disciplines of public health, medical and allied health sciences. Prof. [...]
KSPH participates in the World Anthropology Congress (WAC) 2023
KSPH marked its presence at the World Anthropology Congress (WAC) event hosted by the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar, from August 9th–14th 2023. Students and faculty members from KSPH, participated in the session themed: "Health Equity: A Fundamental Component of Social Justice." [...]
KSPH partners with Access Health International. Inc
KSPH inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Access Health International on June 13, 2023. This collaboration is aimed at strengthening bilateral academic and research endeavors between the two institutions on various public health challenges in Odisha and India. Dr Krishna Reddy, CEO of Access Health International and [...]
KSPH becomes an active member of the South East Asia Public Health Education Institutions Network (SEAPHEIN) in 2023.
KSPH becomes an active member of the South East Asia Public Health Education Institutions Network (SEAPHEIN) in 2023.
KSPH hosts International Student Panel Discussion
KSPH hosted the 1st International Student Panel Discussion on “Curriculum, Experiential Learning, Career Aspiration and Contextualization of International Learning” on 17 March 2023, under the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH)-Academic Partnership Program Initiative (APPI).
KSPH receives recognition for its contribution in the Mass Drug Administration Program
KSPH felicitated by the Project Concern International (PCI) for the commendable contribution in the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Program towards the elimination of Lymphatic filariasis in the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation area in 2023.
KSPH shines at the 14th IEA-SEA and ICPH-2022 international conference, Thailand
KSPH marked its presence at the 14th Southeast Asia Regional Scientific Meeting of the International Epidemiological Association (IEA-SEA) and International Conference on Public Health and Sustainable Development (ICPH-2022) from 22-25 Nov, 2022 at Chiang Rai, Thailand, with full scholarships for participation and two oral presentation awards received by the [...]
KSPH selected for Academic Partnership with Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH)
KSPH was selected for the one-year Academic Partnership Program Initiative (APPI) to strengthen academic programs of school by the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) in 2022. The CUGH is a rapidly growing US-based organization of over 170 academic institutions and other organizations from around the world engaged [...]
KSPH introduces the “Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)” program
KSPH launched the “Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)” project in partnership with the Health and Education Department of Coventry University, UK in 2022. This initiative would be highly beneficial for students on both sides to cross-learn from each other and develop understanding of health systems in both countries. [...]
KSPH marks it presence at Annual Meeting of ASPPH, Washington DC, USA
KSPH participated in the annual meeting of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), Washington DC, USA held from 22-24 March 2022. Prof. Himanshu Sekhar Pradhan from KSPH presented the achievements of the TIPH project of KSPH titled "Enhancing awareness and knowledge on prevention of Antibiotic [...]
KSPH participated in the General Assembly Meeting of Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH).
KSPH marked its presence in the General Assembly meeting and Dean’s meeting of the Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH) on 26th October 2021 to discuss public health issues and research collaborations among APACPH members in meeting the objectives and future goals in Asia-Pacific Region. Dr. S. [...]
KSPH undertakes Rapid Assistive Technology Assessment (rATA) global survey with support from WHO
KSPH becomes one of the partners for Rapid Assistive Technology Assessment (rATA), India in 2021. WHO-Geneva has initiated rATA a global survey to plan and design assistive technology services for PWD. With the WHO requirement, rATA is being planned in 8 districts of India in collaboration with AIIMS New [...]
KSPH becomes a member of the “Global Network for Academic Public Health”
KSPH becomes an active member of the “Global Network for Academic Public Health” showcasing its active engagement with international organizations and forums, in 2021. Through its membership in regional associations such as the Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH) and the South East Asia Public Health Education Institutions [...]
KSPH receives recognition from the South East Asia Public Health Education Institutions Network (SEAPHEIN)
KSPH received the “International Public Health Education Leadership Award” from the South East Asia Public Health Education Institutions Network (SEAPHEIN), as a recognition towards the significant contributions of the school in promoting Public Health Education in India. The award was given during the 9th biennial SEAPHEIN meeting held from [...]
KSPH shines at the Global Health Forum-2018, Beirut, Lebanon
KSPH marked its presence at the Global Health Forum-2018 on “Innovative Approaches to Global Health Challenges in Low and Middle-Income Countries” held on November 1st-2nd, 2018 at the American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon. Dr. S.K. Satpathy (then Director of KSPH) presented an abstract on the topic of [...]
KSPH shines at the13th IEA-SEA and ICPH-2018 international conference, Bali, Indonesia
KSPH marked it presence at the 13th SEA-Regional Scientific Meeting of the International Epidemiological Association (IEA) and International Conference on Public Health and Sustainable Development-2018, Bali, Indonesia held during 2nd-5th October, 2018. Students of the school presented their research works at the conference. [...]
KSPH shines at the 9th Assembly and International Conference of Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention (APOCP-9), Jeju Island, South Korea GalleryKSPH shines at the 9th Assembly and International Conference of Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention (APOCP-9), Jeju Island, South Korea
KSPH shines at the 9th Assembly and International Conference of Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention (APOCP-9), Jeju Island, South Korea
KSPH marked its presence at the “9th Assembly and International Conference of Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention (APOCP-9)” held at Jeju Island, South Korea during 19-20 April 2018. One of the faculty members of KSPH, Ms. Kavitha A K, received the Young Investigator Award-YIA Excellence Award from the [...]
Faculty Participation/ Presentation of Papers at International /National Conferences/ workshops/ Summits/ forums/Seminars/Meetings etc:
Prof(Dr) Sudhir Kumar Satpathy, Director, KSPH (On Invitation)
- Dr S. K Satpathy, Director has been selected to act as a member of the “education committee and STAR committee” for LMIC to LMIC partnership of CUGH, Washington DC, USA.
- Participated and chaired a session of the annual conference of Indian Public Health Association (IPHA), at Lucknow, January 9-11, 2018.
- Participated in International Symposium on Safety & Health “Vision Zero” Organized by DGUV, Germany, Department of Labour, Govt. of Odisha at Hotel May Fair, Bhubaneswar, 22-23 February, 2018.
- Organized the International Conference on “Public Policy and Governance including Public Policy to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC)” and Launch of Indian Public Policy Network (IPPN) held at convention centre, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India from 28 February – 1st March, 2018
- Presented a paper on “Smokeless tobacco among adults of ten countries of South East Asia region” in 17th World conference on Tobacco or Health (WCTOH) Cape Town, South Africa from 7-9 March, 2018
- Organised the APACI Influenza Workshop on 11th March, 2018 at the Auditorium of KIIT School of Management, Campus 7, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India.
- Participated in the “High level consultation meeting” organized by the Asia Health Literacy Association (AHLA) at the Faculty of Public Health Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. 10 – 11 April, 2018
- Participated in the “World Health Summit” at Coimbra, Portugal,19-20 April, 2018( on invitation)
- Chaired 3 sessions of Faculty Development Programme of KIMS, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar on Jun 26 & 29, 2018
- Presented KSPH, KIIT University COE (RACE) Project proposal on ‘Health Supply Chain Management’ at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India, Jun 28,2018
- Participated as speaker at the “Seminar on Pedagogy and Practice of Public Policy at the O.P.Jindal Global University, Gurugram, Haryana, July 28, 2018.
- Participated in Odisha Vikas Conclave on SDG for Health in Odisha at Sandy Tower, Bhubaneswar, August 25, 2018.
- Participated in “APACI & CDC China International Conference on Influence at Beijing, China, Sep 7-10,2018
- Acted as external resource faculty for the District Surveillance Office Training (IDSP) at PHFI, Gurgon, Sep 16 -21, 2018
- Acted as a panellist in the Second Obesity Conclave – ‘Let’s fight with Obesity’, Organized by CHARM at IMA House Bhubaneswar, Oct 14, 2018
- Participated in 14th FICCI Higher education summit at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, Oct 30, 2018-11-29
- Participated and Show cased KSPH, KIIT & KISS at the Global Health Forum,2018 at American University of Beirut, Beirut Lebanon, Nov 1- 2, 2018
- Participated in the cluster meeting of “PREVENT IT project organized by European commission at Manipal University, Manipal.
Mr Himanshu Sekhar Pradhan, Associate Professor, KSPH
- Participated and presented a paper at the International Conference on “Public Policy and Governance including Public Policy to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC)” and Launch of Indian Public Policy Network (IPPN), KSPH, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Feb 28-Mar 01, 2018
- Participated in Asia Pacific Alliance for Control of Influenza (APACI) Influenza Workshop organised on 11th March, 2018.at the Auditorium of KIIT School of Management, Campus 7, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India
Dr. Pratap Kumar Jena, Associate Professor, KSPH
- Participated at the International Conference on “Public Policy and Governance including Public Policy to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC)” and Launch of Indian Public Policy Network (IPPN), KSPH, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Feb 28-Mar 01, 2018
- Presented a paper at 17th World conference on Tobacco or Health (WCTOH) Cape Town, South Africa. 7-9 March, 2018
- Participated in Asia Pacific Alliance for Control of Influenza (APACI) Influenza Workshop organised on 11th March, 2018 at the Auditorium of KIIT School of Management, Campus 7, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India
- Presented a paper at the 49th Union World Conference on Lung Health, The Hague, Netherlands Oct 24-27, 2018
- Invited as a resource person and speaker for a hands-on-training session on Scientific Paper Writing for 250 Ayush Doctors, Utkal Rangamancha, Bhubaneswar, Nov 10, 2018
Dr Manas Ranjan Behera, Assistant Professor (II), KSPH
- Participated at faculty training programme for newly joined faculties from 22nd to 25th October, 2018 at the KIIT university auditorium, campus-6, KIIT deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India.
- Participated a session on National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical and health research and its implications’ on 13 November 2018 at Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH), Bhubaneswar.
Ms. Kavitha AK, Faculty Associate, KSPH
- Participated at the International Conference on “Public Policy and Governance including Public Policy to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC)” and Launch of Indian Public Policy Network (IPPN), KSPH, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Feb 28-Mar 01, 2018
- Participated in Asia Pacific Alliance for Control of Influenza (APACI) Influenza Workshop organised on 11th March, 2018 at the Auditorium of KIIT School of Management, Campus 7, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India
- Participated and presented a paper the Asia Pacific Organization for Cancer Control (APOCP) held at Jeju Iseland, South Korea, April 19-20, 2018. This paper received the YIA (Young Investigator Award) Excellence Award from the conference committee.
Ms. Itishree Mohanty, Faculty Associate, KSPH
- Participated at the International Conference on “Public Policy and Governance including Public Policy to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC)” and Launch of Indian Public Policy Network (IPPN), KSPH, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Feb 28-Mar 01, 2018
- Participated in Asia Pacific Alliance for Control of Influenza (APACI) Influenza Workshop organised on 11th March, 2018.at the Auditorium of KIIT School of Management, Campus 7, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India
2.Awards/Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) received by the faculty
- Dr. Pratap Kumar Jena received the 34th Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Memorial National Teachers’ Award on 4th Sept 2018 held at the Constitution Club, New Delhi.
- Dr Manas Ranjan Behera received doctorate degree from the holy hands of the Thailand Princess Maha Chakri Khun Sirindhorn at Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. The degree was conferred during the convocation ceremony held on 20th September, 2018Paper Accepted in
Ms. Purnima Bhoi, Faculty Associate, KSPH
International Conference
- Paper titled, Assessment of Patient Safety Culture in a Hospital of Odisha, selected for a poster display at the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare 2020, Copenhagen, organised by BMJ and Institute for Healthcare Improvement. (Due to COVID-19, it has been Postponed).
