Dr. Ankur Yadav ![]() Professor and Acting Head, Liason Officer for OBC, Managing Editor Dharna |
Ph.D.(Anthropology) |
ankuryadav[at]nihfw[dot]org
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Sh. Y. K. Singhal Assistant Research Officer |
M.A. (ECO.) B. Ed. |
yksinghal[at]nihfw[dot]org |
Dr. S. P. Singh ![]() Assistant Research Officer |
M.Sc.(OR), Ph.D |
samindra99[at]gmail[dot]com spsingh[at]nihfw[dot]org |
ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION
Effective communication is very important for management of health services and increasing awareness among community members for their active participation in the National Health Programmes and other activities related to health. To strengthen this effort, NIHFW establish a Department of Communication with following objectives:
TEACHING
Teaching of MD (CHA), DHA, PGDPHM and Ph. D students -
TRAINING
Department of Communication has conducted series of training courses aimed at fortifying various facets of healthcare management and capacity building. Workshops and training sessions were organized to enhance Communication skills of Health care professional in various areas if Health Communication.
RESEARCH
Department of Communication has been actively involved in several research studies and publications aimed at enhancing healthcare services and understanding various dimensions of health.
PUBLICATIONS
Publication unit under Department of Communication which is engaged in designing of various modules, training material, research report, posters, pamplets, banners, calendar and other health education material.
Training Programmes in 2024-25
S. No. | Titles | Dates |
1 | First Refresher Training for Master Trainers of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) | 3-5 April 2024 |
2 | National Workshop on Grievance | 15-16 April 2024 |
3 | Second Refresher Training for Master Trainers of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) | 8-10 May 2024 |
4 | Training of Trainers for Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitras (PMAMs) for North region | 15-17 May 2024 |
5 | National Workshop on Claim Adjudication | 2-3 May 2024 |
6 | Third Refresher Training for Master Trainers of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) | 5-7 June 2024 |
7 | Fourth Refresher Training for Master Trainers of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) | 26-28 June 2024 |
8 | Training of Trainers for Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitras (PMAMs) for Central, East & West Regions | 19-21 June 2024 |
9 | Training of Trainers for Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitras (PMAMs) for Northeast region | 3-5 July 2024 |
10 | Training Course on Capacity Building of Health Officials in Communication Skills under NHM | 24 – 27 September 2024 |
11 | Training of Trainers for Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitras (PMAMs) for South region | 20-22 November 2024 |
12 | Training Course on Capacity Building of Health Professionals in Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) | 11 – 13 December 2024 |
13 | Refresher Training of Master Trainers for District Implementation Units (DIUs) for North and Central Regions | 12-14 December 2024 |
14 | Refresher Training of Master Trainers for District Implementation Units (DIUs) Northeast and East Regions | 22- 24 January 2025 |
15 | Training Course on Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) for Health Professionals under National Health Mission | 5 – 7 February 2025 |
16 | Refresher Training of Master for District Implementation Units (DIUs) Central and South Regions |
12-14 February 2025 |