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 :- contact@jsph.in, 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: contact@jsph.in

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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 : contact@jsph.in

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