How can data and technology transform the way we approach health and nutrition?

Join our Infosession on Health & Nutrition Informatics to explore the growing role of informatics in strengthening healthcare, nutrition, and public health decision-making.

Date: September 19 , 2026
Time: 11:00 PM – 12:00 PM
Mode: Online
Registration Link - https://fhts.ac.in/event/?id=150533

Infosession Objectives:
• Understand the scope and importance of health and nutrition informatics in today’s public health landscape
• Get an overview of the certificate program structure and learning approach
• Explore career opportunities in the field

Whether you’re a student, healthcare professional, or public health enthusiast, this session will guide you toward building impactful skills in a growing field.

Register now and take the first step toward advancing your career!

#HealthInformatics #NutritionInformatics #PublicHealth #Infosession #LearningOpportunity #HealthcareCareers #FHTS #SMAARTLab

From Curiosity to Capability - Building Your Public Health Journey

Every public health journey starts with a question.

How can I learn more? How can I contribute? How can I make an impact?

v-INSPIRE is designed to help you turn those questions into skills, experiences, and meaningful contributions.

Join our upcoming v-INSPIRE Information Session to discover opportunities to learn through:

✅ Research - contribute to ongoing public health research projects
✅ Community Engagement - participate in initiatives such as Swasthya Pahal
✅ Health Communication - contribute to platforms such as SANGYAN
✅ Public Health Awareness - explore content development through Public Health Ki Rasoi
✅ Mentorship & Experiential Learning - learn, collaborate, and grow through guided experiences

A special opportunity for selected offline interns:
Participation in an ICMR-funded multicentric research project focused on evaluating digital health interventions for NCD prevention and control, with practical exposure to field visits and data collection.

In this session, discover:

✅ V-INSPIRE pathways and opportunities
✅ Skills, competencies & professional values you`ll develop
✅ Real-world learning and contribution opportunities

Application process & next steps
Date: September 12, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM TO 12:00 PM IST
Mode: Online via Zoom
Register Now: https://fhts.ac.in/event/?id=87645

Your curiosity can be the beginning. Your capability can create the impact.

#vINSPIRE #PublicHealth #PublicHealthResearch #ICMR #DigitalHealth #ExperientialLearning #CommunityEngagement #Nutrition #ResearchInternship #FHTS #SMAART

This week on SHINE: Haiti

1 in 13 children under five in Haiti are suffering from acute malnutrition and the number has been climbing since 2023, according to UNICEF`s latest national nutrition survey (28 August 2023).

Behind that statistic are real children whose growth, immunity, and futures are being shaped by a crisis that`s often invisible until it`s severe.

This is exactly why SHINE exists.

Launched in 2021, SHINE is a global platform for Nutrition Informatics, the intersection of nutrition, information, and technology that underlies all areas of dietetics practice. We drive data-driven, evidence-based, human-centered nutrition interventions, programs, and policies worldwide.

📍 Every week, SHINE brings you:
- Global nutrition happenings
- Emerging evidence and research
- Policy updates
- Innovations and success stories

One platform. A healthier world.

Visit our website to know more: //nutritioninformatics.info/

#SHINE #NutritionInformatics #Haiti #ChildMalnutrition #GlobalNutrition #PublicHealth #UNICEF #ZeroHunger

Tobacco Use Among Young Adults

Despite major advances in medicine and public health, tobacco use continues to be one of the most pressing health challenges of our time. Nicotine addiction most often begins during adolescence or early adulthood, a period when the brain is still developing and especially vulnerable to its effects. From cigarettes and bidis to smokeless tobacco, hookah, and now e-cigarettes, young people today face a growing range of tobacco and nicotine products, often normalized through peer pressure, family use, and aggressive marketing.

The rise of vaping has added a new layer of concern, with many young adults turning to e-cigarettes without realizing the risks of nicotine dependence and exposure to harmful chemicals, sometimes even as a gateway to conventional smoking. Preventing tobacco use among young adults is possible but requires sustained action at the personal, community, and policy levels, addressing both traditional tobacco products and newer nicotine alternatives.

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:

What factors drive young adults toward tobacco and nicotine use, including newer products like e-cigarettes?
How can families, schools, and communities help prevent early initiation and support cessation?
What policy and awareness measures are needed to curb the growing use of tobacco and nicotine products among youth?

Share your experiences, perspectives, and evidence-informed ideas on building a tobacco-free generation.
Join the discussion now: https://smaartlab.org/discussion-board/health-literacy/tobacco-use-among-young-adults/

#TobaccoControl #YouthHealth #AdolescentHealth #PublicHealth #COPHI #PopulationHealth #SMAART #HealthEducation #NicotineAwareness #HealthAwareness