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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