Australia Awards Fellows Symposium and Networking Event Kolkata
Description
Symposium: Evidence-based Health Interventions to Close the Healthcare Gap
Thursday 13th November 9 – 5.30 pm, Hyatt Regency, Kolkata, India
EVENT OVERVIEW
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.
MEET THE FELLOWS
Dr Paramita Bhattacharya
Dr Nirmalya Mukherjee
Ms Pritha Das
MEET THE KEY NOTE SPEAKERS
Dr Mary Moyana
Programme Operations Officer, Research & Innovation,
WHO South-East Asia Regional Office
Ms Kavita Khasa
Deputy Nursing Advisor
Directorate General of Health Services
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Government of India
JBI's own A/Prof Craig Lockwood will moderate the panel session with our Fellows.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Mid-career health professionals and public health practitioners
Researchers, academics, students and policymakers
Advocates for Indigenous health and culturally responsive care
Those interested in global health, equity, and international collaboration
Registrations close Sunday 26 October at 11:59pm
Please see below for the program outline:
Session | Time |
Registration – Tea & coffee available on arrival | 8.00 – 9.00am |
Welcome Address | 9.00am |
Introduction to Australia Awards Fellowship | 9.10am |
Keynote: ‘Educating Nurses for Tomorrow’ Ms Kavita Khasa, Deputy Nursing Advisor, MOHFW, Government of India | 9.20am |
‘Childhood diarrhoeal diseases and their treatment guidelines in the mobile medical clinics in North Bengal, India: an evidence implementation initiative’ Dr Nirmalya Mukherjee | 9.50am |
Morning Tea | 10.30am |
‘Antenatal care in indigenous communities in Jalpaiguri and Haora: a best practice implementation project’ Dr Paramita Bhattacharya | 11.00am |
‘Optimizing screening for type 2 diabetes in mobile medical clinics: assessing standard guidelines in Uttar Dinajpur and Jalpaiguri, West Bengal’ Ms Pritha Das | 11.40am |
Community Health Worker Experiences and Reflections | 12.20pm |
Lunch | 1.00pm |
Panel Q&A Discussion with Fellows | 2.00pm |
Keynote: The Need, Potential, and Gaps: Leveraging Evidence-Based Health Interventions to Address Tribal Health Inequities in India and Strengthen Local Health Systems for Equity Dr Mary Moyana, Programme Operations Officer, Research & Innovation, WHO South-East Asia Regional Office | 3.00pm |
Australia Awards Fellows Graduation | 3.40pm |
Closing Remarks | 4.00pm |
Networking Cocktail Reception | 4.10 – 5.30pm |
We look forward to seeing you at this very special event.
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