Closing the Healthcare Gap for the Indigenous People of India Fellowship

Australia Awards Fellows Presentations and Networking Event

Monday 7th July 2025 1:30 – 4:30 pm, SAHMRI Auditorium

JBI at The University of Adelaide, in partnership with the Manbhum Ananda Ashram Nityananda Trust (MANT) and the Centre for Public Health Research (CPHR) in India, is delivering the Health Workforce Development in Evidence Implementation Fellowship under the Australia Awards program. This initiative is designed to build the capacity of mid-career health professionals, researchers, and policymakers to implement culturally appropriate, evidence-based interventions that address the unique health needs of India’s Indigenous communities. Fellows have undertaken intensive training in evidence implementation, project leadership, and change management to design and deliver sustainable solutions aligned with India’s national health priorities and Universal Health Coverage goals.

This event will showcase the results of the Fellows’ year-long implementation projects, which span priority areas such as maternal and child health, mental health, nutrition, and primary care access for Indigenous populations. The presentations will highlight the practical impact of translating evidence into action, the importance of equity and intersectionality in health interventions, and the critical role of Indigenous-led approaches to healthcare reform. Esteemed local panellists will also join us to discuss Australia and India’s shared commitment to inclusive health development and enduring bilateral collaboration.

Registrations close Friday 27th June 2025 9.00am

We cordially invite you to participate in this presentation series and networking afternoon tea.

Please see below for the program outline:

Session	Time
Registration – Tea & coffee available on arrival	1.00pm
Welcome to Country	1.30pm
Introduction to Australia Awards Fellowship	1.40pm
*Antenatal Care in Indigenous Communities in Jalpaiguri and Haora: A Best Practice Implementation Project* Dr Paramita Bhattacharya	1.50pm
*Childhood Diarrhoeal diseases and their treatment guidelines in the Mobile Medical Clinics in North Bengal, India: An Evidence Implementation Initiative* Dr Nirmalya Mukherjee	2.10pm
*Optimizing Screening for Type 2 Diabetes in Mobile Medical Clinics: Assessing Standard Guidelines in Uttar Dinajpur and Jalpaiguri, West Bengal* Ms Pritha Das	2.30pm
Networking Afternoon Tea	2.50pm
Panel Q&A Discussion with Fellows Moderator: Craig Lockwood Panellists:	3.30pm
Closing Remarks	4.25pm