Experts at the Indian Institute of Public Health during the ceremonial convening Masters of Public Health Batch on Friday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The average life expectancy of India is approximately 73.4 years, life expectancy is almost ten years shorter, said K. Srinath Reddy, an honorary prominent professor in the Indian public health foundation (PHFI).
Dr. On Friday, Reddy spoke at the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at the Indian Public Health Institute (IIPH) in Hyderabad on Friday and emphasized the need for permanent access to public health. A total of 38 students from 2022-24 mph graduated on Friday.
“The loss of healthy years has not been limited to the last decade of life, it is a cumulative result of the health burden throughout the life course. This requires corrective measures through public health interventions that must involve not only the healthcare sector, but also education, housing, environment and transport,” he said.
The TafeSse Zelalem, the Chief of the UNICEF Field Office for Telangan, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, gave off this sentiment, reminded graduates that public health was deeply linked to the economy, gender equality, climate change and infrastructure and infrastructure.
“Even the state budget and trends on the market affect health results,” Tafesse said, warning that misinformation at digital age has become a serious threat to public health.
TafeSE emphasized the growing role of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in the formation of the future and encouraged graduates to take advantage of their digital fluency to manage the solution. “You are better equipped than my generation to prosper in this digital era. Let your public health knowledge grow with tomorrow’s tools,” he said.
Director IIPh-H Anil Kaul, who addressed graduates, emphasized the growing importance of their chosen field. “You enter a world that is struggling with global health crises and complex challenges. Your work has never been more important. These fields require innovation, resistance and commitment to justice and justice,” he said.
Published – May 9 2025 9:09
