IIHMR Delhi and IIT Mumbai Partners with UNICEF India to Launch Digital Health Course; Read More Here

New Delhi: UNICEF India has teamed up with the International Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR), Delhi, and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), Mumbai for a new 'Digital Health Enterprise Planning Course'. The course will begin from April 17, 2024.

The 10-week course will be developed by experts from UNICEF India, IIHMR, and IITB. Using virtual lectures, interactive classes, and workshops focused on practical learning, the course will provide a comprehensive overview of digital technology and healthcare. Professionals and stakeholders in the healthcare industry will learn about digital health strategies, health interventions, and digital health policy, among other modules. The course is an Indian version of the international course curated by the Digital Health Centre of Excellence (DICE). 

Dignitaries Present at the Launch of the Digital Health Course

The course is one of UNICEF India's major objectives in its ongoing Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) initiative, which focuses on the sustainable use of technology in healthcare services. The representative for UNICEF India, Cynthia McCaffrey, spoke on similar lines at the launch event. “The digital health course…builds on India’s commitment to promote digital innovation in the health system by equipping healthcare professionals with cutting-edge skills and leveraging digital technologies,” she said. 

McCaffrey also talked about the larger implications of the course. She stated, “The course catalyzes innovative solutions, strengthening healthcare delivery across the country, helping accelerate reach to the last child. The transformative journey we embark on is focused on equity, its success will not be gauged by the technologies we employ, but by the impact made on the lives of every girl and boy, and of the communities that we empower,” she added.

Director of IIHMR Delhi, Prof. Sutapa B. Neogi, spoke about the need for trained digital health professionals in India. HE said, “Many health professionals lack the necessary training and education in digital technology to effectively utilize digital health tools and navigate the complexities associated with its implementation.”

The course will help optimize healthcare in India. According to Prof. Neogi, “By equipping healthcare professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge, this course will enhance their competence to adapt to the digital era and optimize healthcare delivery systems across India, particularly in underserved communities.”

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