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The WHO has launched the “Together for Science and Health” movement to strengthen public trust in science and health worldwide. The initiative promotes scientific collaboration, evidence-based decision-making, transparency, and public engagement to address misinformation and encourage collective action towards improving global health outcomes.
A new global framework has been launched to monitor the growing health risks of extreme heat among pregnant women, newborns, and children. It aims to strengthen evidence collection, improve surveillance, and guide targeted interventions. The framework supports climate-resilient healthcare systems to protect vulnerable populations from heat-related complications and adverse health outcomes.
The WHO report highlights how inequalities in income, education, gender, and access to healthcare influence noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors. It emphasizes that disadvantaged populations face greater exposure to unhealthy behaviours and barriers to prevention and treatment. Addressing these disparities requires equitable healthcare, targeted policies and stronger public health interventions.
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Meet Dr. Utdipta P. Kashyap, a final-year postgraduate student in Public Health Dentistry, who completed his BDS in Madhya Pradesh and joined our Fundamentals of Population Health Research (FPHR) certificate course at
Foundation of Healthcare Technologies Society (FHTS) alongside his postgraduate education.
For Dr. Kashyap, understanding research is an essential part of becoming a public health dentist. In this video, he shares how Fundamentals of Population Health Research (FPHR) changed the way he approaches it, moving beyond identifying a problem and finding a solution, towards recognizing overlooked gaps and understanding the different components of research more deeply.
Fundamentals of Population Health Research (FPHR) is one of the certificate programs FHTS offers to students and professionals who want to build research skills alongside their studies or careers. The course is built on mentor-guided, interactive learning and opportunities to engage with research. For Dr. Kashyap, that learning extended beyond the classroom through his involvement in the Swasthya Pahal community initiative, where he engaged directly with the community and gained valuable practical exposure.
His message to juniors: take up the course without hesitation. There is a lot to gain from the experience.
🎥 Watch Dr. Kashyap’s story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTXudSEQTsM
Interested in building your research skills? Explore our training programs: https://fhts.ac.in/explore-programs/#training-programs
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Nov 13
📍Swasthya Pahal Camp and RISE Exhibit at Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi
On November 5, 2026, the Foundation of Healthcare Technologies Society (FHTS) conducted a Swasthya Pahal camp at Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi. Visitors came forward for health check-ups and were counselled on self-management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The team also exhibited products from the RISE initiative, including handmade diyas and bags, just ahead of Diwali.
RISE empowers women aspiring to make the world a better place through research, innovation, skills, and entrepreneurship. The products are the outcome of joint efforts by women dedicated to helping those in need and the young women they support.
Swasthya Pahal is a cost-effective digital health intervention designed by Dr. @ashish_joshi_phd,MBBS,MPH. Implemented by FHTS across 7 states, it has reached 19,000+ beneficiaries through 670+ health camps. Beneficiaries can also enrol in HEAL, an SMS-based nutrition and lifestyle education program offering daily and weekly health messages.
FHTS CREATES Social, Economic and Health Impact through Community engagement, Research-based interventions, Entrepreneurship and innovation, Academic excellence, Technology-based solutions, Employment creation and readiness, and Student-centeredness. It is a platform committed to promoting health and well-being for all. Guided by compassion, integrity, and equity, it empowers individuals to grow, contribute meaningfully, and create a positive impact, reaching and improving lives every day. - Dr. Ashish Joshi, PhD, MBBS, MPH (Founder FHTS and SMAART Lab & Dean and Distinguished University Professor, School of Public Health, University of Memphis)
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Nov 13
AI for Predictive Public Health: Forecasting Disease and Health-System Demand
What if public health systems could anticipate disease outbreaks and healthcare needs before they escalate? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is creating new possibilities for predicting disease trends, identifying vulnerable populations, and forecasting healthcare demand.
However, challenges related to data quality, algorithmic bias, privacy, and unequal digital infrastructure remain important considerations. AI should strengthen public health preparedness while complementing human expertise and decision-making.
This discussion is open on COPHI (Community of Population Health Informatics), a discussion forum anchored in the SMAART framework and envisioned by Dr. @ashish_joshi_phd,MBBS,MPH
Share your views on:
- How can AI improve disease forecasting and early identification of emerging health risks?
- How can predictive models help healthcare systems anticipate hospital admissions, bed occupancy, and medicine requirements?
- What challenges must be addressed to ensure reliable and equitable AI-
driven public health predictions, especially in resource-limited settings?
Share your experiences, perspectives, and evidence-informed ideas on strengthening predictive public health through responsible AI.
Join the discussion now: https://smaartlab.org/discussion-board/public-health-interventions-ai-in-public-health/ai-for-predictive-public-health-forecasting-disease-and-health-system-demand/
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Nov 13
Meet Aparna, a student of the Public Health Club at SDRV Convent School, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, whose journey began with a simple wish to give back to her school and community. From leading classroom hygiene checks to organizing visits to old age homes, she went on to lead a Nukkad Natak (street play) on malaria awareness, a cause deeply personal to her, and later represented India at the International Conference on Public Health, organized by the World Health Organization in collaboration with the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA).
In this video, Aparna talks about what she learned alongside delegates from Japan, Thailand and beyond, including resolution writing and consensus-building. Now aspiring towards a career in neurology, she hopes to keep serving people the way the club taught her.
The Public Health Club at SDRV Convent School was established by Dr. Ashish Joshi, PhD,MBBS,MPH, Dean and Distinguished University Professor, University of Memphis School of Public Health, as the first of its kind in India. Foundation of Healthcare Technologies Society (FHTS) had the opportunity to contribute to this initiative under Dr. Ashish Joshi, PhD, MBBS, MPH’s leadership.
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