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Abhishek Lohra, a Dental Surgeon, Public Health Professional
and Director of the ‘mHealth program’, JSPH shared that “The use of
Tobacco products is increasing day by day and has led to elevated risks
of development of Oral Cancer in the consumers. We at JSPH, with the
help of Public Health professionals, Ac�ve Volunteers and Community
leaders are going to commence an ‘Awareness and Educa�on Program’
for a period of one year which will involve the use of mass media,
lectures and training schedules aimed at Cancer”. Bhawna Sa�,
Nutri�onist and Head of Faculty at JSPH conveyed the vote of thanks to
all present. She also shed light on the role of Nutri�on in Cancer
preven�on in the general popula�on, in cancer survivors and at the
�me of treatment.
During the launch ceremony, Anil Purohit (Founder and
President, JSPH) shared that “Recent �mes have seen a dras�c increase
in the incidence of Cancer, specifically in the Breast, Oral and Cervix
Cancer. In accordance with the mo�o of ours, ‘Un�l every ci�zen is
healthy…’ we constantly strive to work �relessly for the be�erment of
the health of the society, especially against diseases such as Cancer.”.
Dr. Suresh Sanchetee, Director of Sanchetee Hospital and
Cancer Ins�tute men�oned that “The rates of incidence of the
aforemen�oned types of Cancers is increasing by the day due to
significant changes in the lifestyle of the popula�on as a whole. Factors
like Stress, unhealthy dietary habits and increased use of birth control
pills are playing a major role in the causa�on of this disease.”
Cancer has long been a bane for the socie�es all over the globe. It’s a
disease which has long las�ng ill effects on all the aspects of a person’s
or family’s life, be it health, economy or social life. JSPH since its
incep�on in 2008 has been ac�vely involved in making people aware
about cancer and the issues which it leaves in its wake. Till date, JSPH
has educated and provided consulta�ons to thousands of people
through all available means so that this lifestyle disorder can be
prevented and the benefi�ed can in turn spread the educa�on that
they have received to others. Thus, in order to the maximize the reach
to the people who are at a greater risk than others or are suffering from
the disease itself, JSPH has collaborated with Sanchetee Hospital and
Research Ins�tute, a reputed name in Cancer care and research in
Western Rajasthan. This collabora�on was formally announced
ceremoniously at Sanchetee Hospital and Cancer Ins�tute, Jodhpur.
Jodhpur School Jodhpur School Public Health
Research ConsultancyEducation Research Training Education
JSPHPUBLIC HEALTH HAPPENINGS
Regd. Office : 131, II Polo Ground, Paota Jodhpur - 342006 (Rajasthan) - India Email :- [email protected], 88751-71400 (M)Issue 22 – December 2018
Sanchetee Hospital and Cancer Institute
We We are & WillJSPH
T AAKE CTIONTogether Against Cancer
JSPH Collaborates with Sanchetee Hospital for Cancer Awareness
FEBRUARY 2019
Highlights of the Issue:
Mass Media is an important tool for Effec�ve Public Health System - Page 2
Health Camps by JSPH Con�nue Benefi�ng Community - Page 4Technology and Public Health - Expert talk by Ting Shih - Page 3
Glimpses of JSPH recent Health Awareness Programmes - Page 5 & 6 Chronic Obstruc�ve Pulmonary Disease - A detailed study - Page 7
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The mass media helps public health workers expand their audience reach ,
Crucial considering the fact that face-to-face channels of communica�on
o�en require too many human resources and reach only a small number of
people in large, undeserved rural areas, It has to be Cost effec�ve and Mass
media provides an important link between the rural residents and vital
health informa�on.
The mass media are diversified media that are intended to reach a large
audience by mass communica�on.
The media is important in any public health situa�on. It serves the role of
being a source of correct informa�on , an advocate for correct health
behaviors but before the media can take on that role, it needs to understand
factors causing ailments the issues surrounding it, policy and prac�ces, and
finally, recommended correct behavior. The local and interna�onal media
play a vital role as the link between health workers and larger public. Health
authori�es educate and entrust the media with essen�al health
informa�on, which is then relayed to the public in readily accessible formats
through a variety of media channels.
Mass Media: Expanding Reach & Health Promo�on
Case Study: Messages for a Vaccina�on Campaign
The Internet Revolu�on
As Internet access con�nues to expand, it will increasingly serve as a rich
health resource in environments that lack health exper�se. Regardless of
loca�on, the Internet allows people to gain access to a wide array of health-
related informa�on from worldwide at a mouse click. Internet revolu�on
with widely available cellular and WiFi connec�vity may even begin to serve
as a health informa�on hub. Since the Internet transcends geographical
barriers, there is plenty of poten�al for websites to provide a valuable source
of health informa�on, thus enhancing health and well being for people in
developing countries.
Reliability of Health Informa�on is a ma�er of concern. There should be a
control on flow of health informa�on through some authen�c organiza�ons
with focused working in the field of health.
In order to increase the number of children less than a year old receiving
vaccina�ons in Manila, Philippines, radio and television broadcasts were
created because almost everybody u�lized one or both media channels.
According to a study done later to determine the efficacy of the campaign,
using the radio and television “resulted in more children being vaccinated on
schedule…These results show that in places where people use mass media
regularly and vaccina�ons are available, effec�ve radio and television spots
can increase vaccina�on rates and extend the reach of health workers.
Mass Media is an important tool for Effective Public Health System- V.C. Sa�
Vinod Sa� - Ex Director Educa�on Mul�media Research Centre (EMMRC) Jodhpur
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This is very exciting world for Technology Users and Public Health Professionals - Ting Shih (mHealth Global Director - JSPH )
In the last couple of years, we have been working with
JSPH in community health Projects focusing diabetes
screening. Community health workers were trained to
work on mHealth tools going door to door and screen
pa�ents in the community of Jodhpur for Diabetes.
Findings were that 1/3 of the popula�on screened had rd
symptoms of diabetes and were unaware of the
situa�on or were not managing their disease. Most of all
over 90% actually went to the doctor, got the follow up
care and the students also followed up with the pa�ents
to make sure that they understand the way to take
medica�on and what else they can do to manage the
disease. We are looking forward for more such projects
to serve the community at Jodhpur. There are many career opportuni�es for Public Health
students / professionals especially the one who are apt
at using mobile and digital technologies. On the funder
side lies the UN, USAID and all these aid organiza�ons,
CDC and many more who are working on Public Health
on a global scale. They are looking for people who can
use mobile applica�on tools, who can look at data
through analy�cs. To satart ac�ng on behalf of public
globally , looking at disease, catching them early, making
analy�cs on what interven�ons work and help predict
future disease outbreaks and prevent them before they
even happen.
About: Founded an award-winning mHealth pla�orm born
out of MIT to enable health organiza�ons to serve more
pa�ents. The system has been deployed in 18 countries,
including the US, and serves 400,000+ pa�ents. The
pla�orm is used by health workers, nurses, pharmacists,
and physicians to capture pa�ent symptoms and images via
mobile devices to receive treatment advice by remote
specialists. Ting was named Toyota Mother of Inven�on in
2015.
Click Medix was recently honored amongst 50 women-led
startups who are pushing the fron�ers of innova�on by
Forbes. This honour was presented as the company assists
healthcare providers and organiza�ons in reaching more
pa�ents through telemedicine by reducing wait �mes and
increasing access for pa�ents in underserved areas while
also helping these healthcare providers save money.
mHealth Global Director (JSPH ) & CEO & Founder (ClickMedix)
TING SHIH
Ting Shih during an interactive session with MPH students at JSPHDuring meeting of Collaborative Cancer awareness Programe
by JSPH - Sanchetee Hospital and Research Centre
With the aim of providing health benefits to all through training healthcare professionals, screening, and educa�on various
health camps are being organized on regular basis. Clinicians, Nutri�onists, Den�sts and allied professionals offer their
services in these camp.
JSPH Jodhpur has taken an ini�a�ve named “Camp Saraswa�” to promote health educa�on and screen Underprivledged popula�on of Jodhpur.
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Testimonials of Beneficiaries A team of Doctors visited our colony for checkup under
Camp Saraswa� where they measured sugar level and
offered other primary health check ups. As nearby
government hospitals are crowded so these camps are
very beneficial for community. I am very thankful to
team JSPH and request them to conduct health check
up ac�vi�es on regular basis.
Kanhaiyalal Joshi - Soorsagar, By Pass Road Jodhpur
Jodhpur I was benefi�ed in Camp Saraswa� organised
in our colony. I was diagnosed as diabe�c and was also
made aware of some other health issues in this camp. I
was treated well and the medicines prescribed have
given me relief and I am living a healthy life. Health
camps by JSPH have benefi�ed many pa�ents and the
team is serving the community at their best. These
health camp are well organized and we request the
team to organize such camps for which community will
be thankful to them always.
Girdharilal Sharma - Chopasani Housing Board Jodhpur
Health Camps by JSPH Continue Benefitting Community
In past 3 months JSPH has screened more than 3000 under privileged school students along with difficult to reach popula�on.
Team JSPH is focused to reach popula�on that is facing difficul�es in approaching health centers due to lack of resources.
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1. Kardia EKG machine : To diagnose any afibrilla�on and EKG of staff members and students.
2. Body Composi�on Analysis: Based on the results of the analysis, nutri�onal counseling using locally available
seasonal food resources and preven�ve methods for several diseases like flu.
JSPH in associa�on with various partners is organizing health camps for the underprivileged popula�on at Jodhpur.
Con�nuing the same health camps are being conducted at various schools as per a part of our community service.
Prime concern is to teach a group of children basic fundamentals of health, screening various aspects of lifestyle
diseases with screening of general health, oral/dental health, and nutri�onal status and also therapeu�c nutri�on
counseling.
3. Health educa�on for Girls : Discussed and shared common diseases of adolescent girls and advised home based
treatment .
4. Training : Trained staff of school to iden�fy common diseases for early diagnosis.
Many innova�ve methods of teaching were also applied, to name a few:
Glimpses of JSPH recent Health Awareness Programs and Health Check-up Camps
Public Health is about preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the efforts of society. To know more about the Programmes visit us at www.jsph.in
Contact: 9828579274, 8949866613 Email: [email protected]
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Glimpses of JSPH recent Health Awareness Programs and Health Check-up Camps
Jodhpur School of Public Health (JSPH) Health camps are working for delivering quality healthcare to community.
During his visit to a camp organised at Shri Jai Narayan Vyas Girls College Jodhpur sharing his views
Anil Purohit (Founder and President, JSPH) said that these health camps are aimed to reduce barriers to good
health by bringing care directly to the doorstep of people who need it. "JSPH health camps work on a self
sustainable model which is providing primary health services and first aid services to population with expert advice
and quality treatment", he added
Master of Hospital Administra�on is a two
years interdisciplinary course focusing on
Leadership and Management. Students
enhance their skills in the field of Finance,
Material, Human Resources, & IT management
in hospital se�ngs as part of their internship a
recent visit of JSPH students was conducted at
Apollo Hospital New Delhi. Undergoing this
training helps students in acquiring the skills
to respond to challenges posed by emerging
health issues of 21st century.
INTERNSHIP FOR MHA STUDENTS at JSPH
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Chronic Obstruc�ve Pulmonary Disease - A Growing but Neglected Disease
About: With over four decades of experience in the field of
medicine, Dr. Anand Menawat is a senior doctor from
Rajasthan with exper�se in the field of Diabetology and
Respiratory Disorders. Besides this, he also holds special
interest in trea�ng Cardiac and Geriatric maladies . He is
Director of Satyam Hospital and Research Centre.
Visi�ng Faulty JSPH and Director Satyam Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. Anand S Menawat
An interactive session with MPH students at JSPH
Chronic Obstruc�ve Pulmonary Disease is a progressive disease
that affects the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. Umbrella
term used to describe progressive lung diseases which include:
Ÿ Emphysema
Ÿ Chronic bronchi�s
Ÿ Refractory (irreversible) asthma
Ÿ Severe Bronchiectasis
People at Risk are:
Ÿ People who smoke or are exposed to smoke
Ÿ People who have a family history of COPD are more likely to
develop the disease if they smoke
Ÿ Long-term exposure to other lung irritants also is a risk
factor for COPD
Ÿ Almost 90% of COPD deaths occur in low- and middle-
income countries, where effec�ve strategies for preven�on
and control are not always implemented or accessible.
It is characterized by a persistent blockage of airflow from the
lungs and under-diagnosed, life-threatening lung disease that
interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible.
Most cases of COPD occur as a result of long-term exposure to
lung irritants that damage the lungs and the airways. The most
common irritant that causes COPD is cigare�e smoke. In rare
cases, a gene�c condi�on called alpha-1 an�trypsin deficiency
may play a role in causing COPD. Due to its associa�on with
smoking and increasing environmental pollu�on, the disease
burden is more in low or middle income countries.
Symptoms include Breathlessness, Abnormal sputum (a mix of
saliva and mucus in the airway) and a chronic cough. Daily
ac�vi�es can become very difficult as the condi�on gradually
worsens.
§ COPD : Second leading cause of disease burden in
India, a�er IHD
Key facts about COPD:
due to Asthma.
§ COPD prevalence is 5.5 Cr in India Vs only 3.8 Cr for
Asthma
§ COPD contributes to 8.5 Lac Deaths in India every year
compared to only 1.8 Lac deaths
§ COPD: contributed 8·7% of the total deaths 4·8% of
the total DALYs
Felicita�on of Anil Purohit (Founder and President JSPH) as special guest during "Awareness Programe on Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan" organised by Field Outreach Bureau and Ministry of Housing and City Works, Govt. of India at Maulana Azaad
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Felicitations
Basant Panchami Celebra�ons at New Angels Academy School : Anil Purohit was chief guest for the ceremonial celebra�ons on the occasion which marks the advent of the spring season and is also celebrated to worship Saraswa�, the Goddess of knowledge and wisdom. Students celebrated the day with great fervour and enthusiasm.
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MPH Students with Senior Officials of Maulana Azad University
Jodhpur School of Public Health (JSPH) is one of
the foremost public health schools in the South
Asian region offering post graduate educa�on,
training and research in public health. JSPH
began its journey in 2008 as the first school to
offer public health degree programme in Jodhpur
and Rajasthan. JSPH strives to produce new
evidence and knowledge crea�on in the realm of
public health for informed policy making and
developing innova�ve preven�ve strategies and
interven�ons. Over the years, JSPH has become a
center of excellence in offering training and
capacity development in drug policy and human
rights, tobacco control, nutri�on and opera�on
research.In recent years, JSPH has forged
academic partnership with University of
Washington at Sea�le and offering its online
courses in leadership and management. Catering
to students from across Asia, JSPH is commi�ed
not only to excellence in teaching and research
but also building capacity of the next genera�on
public health professionals.At present, JSPH is
considered as one of the pioneering center in
teaching public health and crea�ng public health
leaders of tomorrow in Asia.
Regd. Office : 131, II Polo Ground, Paota Jodhpur - 342006 (Rajasthan)
Contact: +91- 8875171400, 8949866613, 9828579274
Email : [email protected]
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