Institute of Public Health, Bengaluru

Institute of Public Health, Bengaluru IPH wants to strengthen the health system to ensure quality health care especially for the poor.

The Institute of Public Health, Bengaluru is a public health research and training institute based in Bengaluru, India.We are a non-profit organisation established with a vision of creating an equitable, integrated, decentralised and participatory health system within a just and empowered society

This Independence Day, we celebrate the vision of a healthier India—one where health and dignity are within everyone’s r...
15/08/2026

This Independence Day, we celebrate the vision of a healthier India—one where health and dignity are within everyone’s reach.

🚨 Last Day to Register!Today is the final day to register for Understanding 'Addiction': Moving Beyond an Addicted Brain...
14/08/2026

🚨 Last Day to Register!

Today is the final day to register for Understanding 'Addiction': Moving Beyond an Addicted Brain — an online interdisciplinary course offered by the Institute of Public Health Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, ILS, Pune, and Sangath India.

Across four live sessions, the course brings together perspectives from medicine, public health, anthropology, sociology, political economy, law and policy, and lived experience to examine addiction beyond a single disciplinary lens.

Participants will engage with diverse perspectives on the brain, culture, markets and regulation, individual experiences, public health, and the wider systems that shape addiction.

📅 Course Dates: 21–22 & 28–29 August 2026

🕞 Session Timings: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM IST

⏰ Registration closes today: 14 August 2026

Fee: ₹7,500 for professionals | ₹5,000 for students

✨ Fee waivers are available upon request.

📝 Register today: https://form.jotform.com/261101624392448

📖 Learn more: https://ttnsoas.iphbengaluru.res.in/understanding-addiction/

On the occasion of the 32nd World Indigenous Peoples’ Day, communities and institutions came together across spaces to c...
13/08/2026

On the occasion of the 32nd World Indigenous Peoples’ Day, communities and institutions came together across spaces to celebrate Indigenous knowledge, leadership and lived experience.

At Azim Premji University, the Indigenous Students Forum organised a gathering around this year’s theme, “Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being.” Jademadamma, a midwife from the Soliga community of MM Hills, shared her knowledge and lived experience of Indigenous midwifery.

The conversation explored the connections between health, Indigenous systems of care and the conditions that shape well-being — from food and forest-based knowledge to the continuity of community practices. It also highlighted the importance of initiatives such as Kaanu, the Adivasi knowledge archive, in documenting and sustaining Indigenous knowledge. A key reflection was that Adivasi health cannot be understood without recognising Adivasi knowledge, experience and leadership.

The day also saw engagements across Karnataka. In Chamarajanagar, more than 1,400 people gathered for an event organised by the Jilla Sangha and taluk Sanghas, reflecting strong community participation and collective presence.

At the Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute (KSTRI), Mysuru, a state-level dialogue was held on “The Current Status, Challenges, and Solution Possibilities of PVTG and Forest-Dependent Tribal Communities" in which the team members from the Centre of Adivasi Health (CAH) at IPH Bengaluru spoke. Dr. Madegowda C. represented ALCH and spoke about the Soliga community and tribal communities more broadly, while Pushpaja Y R shared reflections on the Yerava community and directions for future research. Muthaiah V addressed broader concerns affecting tribal communities and supported the coordination of the event with TRI officials.

Across these engagements, one message stood out: Indigenous health, knowledge and well-being are deeply connected to community leadership, lived experience and the contexts in which knowledge is practised.

On World Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognise the knowledge and contributions of Indigenous communities and honour the vital role of Indigenous midwives in safeguarding life and well-being.

Self-harm does not always begin with an individual.It can be shaped by what happens within relationships, families and c...
13/08/2026

Self-harm does not always begin with an individual.

It can be shaped by what happens within relationships, families and communities and by the systems around us.

In the second episode of the ACCESS Webinar Series, Dr. Duleeka Knipe took us through the complex intersections of domestic violence, self-harm and su***de, drawing on research from Sri Lanka and experiences from high-income settings such as the UK.

One of the important reflections was how difficult it can be for someone experiencing domestic abuse to simply “leave”. When the perpetrator is someone close, leaving can come with constrained choices around safety, finances, family, children and social support. These realities can shape how people cope with, disclose and seek help for abuse and self-harm.

Across contexts, another challenge remains: abuse often stays hidden precisely because it happens within close relationships. Recognising and responding to abuse therefore requires more than looking at the individual. It calls for attention to gender and social norms, family structures, economic dependence, community environments, and the responsiveness of health, social and justice systems.

The conversation also brought attention to a less-discussed dimension — the risk of su***de among perpetrators themselves. Experiences of abuse and adverse childhood experiences can shape pathways into violence, reminding us that prevention must also engage with how cycles of violence are formed and sustained.

For India, the conversation leaves us with an important reflection: how can our health systems respond more effectively to the complex realities of abuse, self-harm and su***de?

The research and experiences shared through the webinar offer much to reflect on; not just about how we respond to individual crises, but about how we strengthen systems to recognise and respond to the realities surrounding them.

13/08/2026

was a space for questioning assumptions, sharing evidence, challenging perspectives, and imagining what future-focused health systems could look like in a changing world.

💡 The value of these conversations lies not only in what was discussed over three days, but in how they continue to influence research, policy, practice and collective action.

🌱As we look back on EPHP 2026, we revisit some of the ideas that defined the conference—ideas that continue to inspire dialogue, inform decisions and strengthen the journey towards more equitable, resilient and future-focused health systems.

“If the knowledge we gain does not result in some transformative change, then what end are we going to use our training ...
11/08/2026

“If the knowledge we gain does not result in some transformative change, then what end are we going to use our training for?”

This was the crux of an afternoon of reflection, dialogue and learning at IPH Bengaluru with Dr. Madhavi Bhargava and Dr. Anurag Bhargava.

The interactive session brought together the team at IPH Bengaluru to reflect on a fundamental question: How can our knowledge, research and training contribute to meaningful change in health and health systems?

Drawing from their experiences across clinical practice, research and public health, Dr. Madhavi and Dr. Anurag spoke about looking beyond textbooks and guidelines to understand what is happening on the ground and staying engaged with public health challenges for the long term.

The conversation touched on health equity, primary healthcare, community engagement, ownership within health systems, and the importance of connecting evidence with practice.

It was also a reminder that public health is a “long game”; one that requires us to look beyond short-term “projects” and their timelines, and instead remain committed to the deeper work of building long-term, transformative and equitable change.

🧩 Interdisciplinary course on addiction perspectivesUnderstanding 'Addiction': Moving Beyond an Addicted Brain is an onl...
11/08/2026

🧩 Interdisciplinary course on addiction perspectives

Understanding 'Addiction': Moving Beyond an Addicted Brain is an online interdisciplinary course offered by the Institute of Public Health Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, ILS, Pune, and Sangath India.

As part of the course, Mr. Pranay Lal, Public Health Expert, Biochemist, and Author, will facilitate the panel discussion "Addictive Commodities: State and Markets."

With over 25 years of experience working across public health, environmental health, and global health, Mr. Lal brings together perspectives from science, policy, history, and public health to examine the forces that shape health and society.

The panel will take a political economy perspective on addiction, examining how addictive commodities and behaviours have been commercialized, promoted, regulated, and contested. It will also consider how corporate interests, markets, and state policies influence consumption and shape the broader landscape of addiction and public health.

📅 Course Dates: 21–22 August & 28–29 August 2026

🕞 Session Timings: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM (IST)

🗓️ Last date to register: 14 August 2026

📝 Register: https://form.jotform.com/261101624392448

📖 Learn more about the course: https://ttnsoas.iphbengaluru.res.in/understanding-addiction/

Happening Tomorrow!Domestic violence, self-harm, and su***de are deeply connected and understanding these links matters ...
10/08/2026

Happening Tomorrow!

Domestic violence, self-harm, and su***de are deeply connected and understanding these links matters for prevention.

Join us for the second episode of the ACCESS Webinar Series with Dr. Duleeka Knipe, Associate Professor in Global Mental Health at Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, as she explores the connections between these critical areas and what they mean for prevention and support.

📅 11 August 2026

🕓 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (IST)

🔗 Last chance to register! Scan the QR code or use the registration link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3UNNYHepRwaheVMJaoBY0g #/registration

Please note: Register using an email address linked to an active Zoom account to join the webinar.

See you tomorrow!

The Institute of Public Health Bengaluru (IPH Bengaluru) is inviting applications for the position of Senior Research As...
07/08/2026

The Institute of Public Health Bengaluru (IPH Bengaluru) is inviting applications for the position of Senior Research Associate – SAMASTH.

The SAMASTH project aims to strengthen mental health care for self-harm patients in state-run general hospitals through an integrated approach that includes self-harm registers, staff mental health training, and digitally assisted assessments.

The project will evaluate the feasibility and impact of these interventions while generating evidence to inform policy, implementation guidance, and sustainable capacity building in self-harm care.

📍 Location: Bengaluru/Mysuru/Chamarajanagar

🕒 Duration: Initial appointment for 12 months (renewable based on performance and project extension)

📅 Application Deadline: 31st August 2026.

📩 For detailed information and to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ukAx5Vo9sSKrBa2RciS0uPDQfJOXh88E/view?usp=drive_link

🌐 Know more about us: https://iphbengaluru.res.in/

🧩 Interdisciplinary course on addiction perspectivesUnderstanding 'Addiction': Moving Beyond an Addicted Brain is an onl...
07/08/2026

🧩 Interdisciplinary course on addiction perspectives

Understanding 'Addiction': Moving Beyond an Addicted Brain is an online interdisciplinary course offered by the Institute of Public Health Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, ILS, Pune, and Sangath India.

As part of the course, Prof. Rijo M. John, Health Economist and Public Health Policy Analyst, will join the panel discussion "Addictive Commodities: State and Markets."

Drawing on his expertise in health economics and public policy, Prof. Rijo will contribute to a discussion on how addictive commodities are commercialized, marketed, and regulated.

The panel will examine addiction through a political economy lens, exploring the influence of corporate interests, state policies, and economic incentives on patterns of consumption and their implications for public health.

Join us to explore how economic and regulatory frameworks shape addiction—and why understanding these structural forces is essential for developing effective public health responses.

📅 Course Dates: 21–22 August & 28–29 August 2026

🕞 Session Timings: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM (IST)

🗓️ Last date to register: 14 August 2026

📝 Register: https://form.jotform.com/261101624392448

📖 Learn more about the course: https://ttnsoas.iphbengaluru.res.in/understanding-addiction/

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