Webinar: Scope and Opportunities of the Master of Public Health (MPH)

Public health is vital today. The Master of Public Health (MPH) equips professionals with the knowledge, leadership and interdisciplinary skills needed to address modern health challenges. Join the Global Institute of Public Health's event to learn about career paths, research opportunities and the real-world impact of an MPH.

To highlight the scope, opportunities, and real-world relevance of the MPH degree, the Global Institute of Public Health (GIPH) is hosting an expert-led event featuring distinguished speakers from international agencies, global health organizations, academia, and the United Nations. This session offers valuable insights into public health careers, global health roles, research pathways, and professional development opportunities for aspiring and current public health professionals.

Join us for an enriching evening as we explore how the MPH program shapes future leaders and strengthens the world’s public health systems.

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Programme Schedule

Introduction 07:00 PM

Mr. Jinbert Lordson A
Registrar, GIPH

Session I: Importance of MPH 07:10 PM

Moderator: Dr. S. S. Lal, Professor & Head, Public Health, GIPH

Inauguration 07:30 PM

Padma Shri Prof. Dr. A. Marthanda Pillai
Director, GIPH

Keynote Address 07:35 PM

Prof. Sankara Sarma P
Principal, GIPH

Special Address 07:35 PM – 08:00 PM

Led by: Prof. Dr. V. Ramankutty, Professor, GIPH

Dr. Madhava Ram Balakrishnan – Medical Officer, Vaccine Safety, Geneva
Dr. Muhammed Shaffi – Medical Officer, AMR-IPC-One Health, WHO EMRO
Dr. Krishna S. H – Project Manager, HLL Lifecare Limited
Dr. Rajesh Divakaran – Senior Risk Management Advisor, UNHCR, Geneva
Prof. Iyenemi Ibimina Kakulu – Senior Expert, UNCCO, G20 Global Land Initiative, Nigeria

Session II: Panel Discussion 08:00 PM

Dr. Vinod Kumar – WHO Consultant, NTEP, India
Dr. Salman Khan R – Public Health Consultant, ReAct Africa; Strategic Partnership Manager, Dure Technologies
Dr. Amala Annie John – Assistant Professor, GIPH

Session III: MPH at GIPH 08:10 PM

Introduction to MPH Course:
Dr. Chitra Grace A, Professor, GIPH

Question & Answer Session 08:30 PM

Moderator: Dr. G. K. Mini, Professor, GIPH

Vote of Thanks 08:30 PM

Mr. Jinbert Lordson A
Registrar, GIPH

Zoom Meeting Details

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Meeting ID: 830 6832 6649
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Event Details

Date:

23 November 2025

Time:

07:00 pm - 08:30 pm

Platform: Zoom Click here to join

Fee

Free

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