Chairman & Director

Padma Shree Dr. A. Marthanda Pillai. MS, MNAMS, FRCS

Prof. Dr. A Marthanda Pillai, renowned neurosurgeon, widely known for his academic excellence and research interest in diverse areas in public health is the Chairman and Director of the Global Institute of Public Health. He was the National President of Indian Medical Association during 2014-15. Formerly Director and Professor of Neurosurgery at Government Medical College Trivandrum, he is the recipient of Padma Sree award - one of the highest civilian awards in India. He is an Honorary Professor of Bioethics at SRM University, Chennai and also heads the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics at New Delhi

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Welcome to Global Institute of Public Health!

Lately there has been enormous demand for qualified and trained public health specialists in India and other developing countries in Asia and Africa. However, there are only a few institutes in these countries, which offer high quality specialized training in public health suited for the needs of countries like India. It was in this context that a group of Indian public health visionaries came together to develop a state-of-the art public health institute a few years ago, and thus was born the Global Institute of Public Health (GIPH). Many Indian public health experts working across the globe own up this venture and contribute ideas to it.

GIPH is envisioned as a new-age Public health teaching and research institute with a global vision. Considering many factors especially the unique position that Kerala state enjoys in the global public health map, the consensus was to base the institute in Kerala. Kerala has the best health indicators in the country, many of which are comparable with the developed nations. GIPH will also provide an opportunity for public health students across.....

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Latest Research

Developmental Initiatives In Kuttanad And Their Impacts On The Ecosystem

A multi-dimensional study

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Mass Gathering, Health Domains And Health System Responsiveness

A study of Sabarimala pilgrimage in Kerala

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Developmental Initiatives In Kuttanad And Their Impacts On The Ecosystem

A multi-dimensional study

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Dr.…

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On behalf of World sleep day 2023, Society of Neurodiagnostic technology (SNDT) and the Global Institute of Public Health (GIPH) are jointly organizing seminars for drivers to avoid drowsy driving. Sleep disorder awareness brochure was launched by Honourable Chief Minister Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan, Professor A Marthanda Pillai, Chairman of GIPH, and Shri. Sajeesh Parameswaran, President SNDT were present during the ceremony.

MPH Program

MPH Degree program, offered by Global Institute of Public Health is a......

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PhD Program

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Internship Program

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