Short Term Training

Overview of Short-Term Training Programs at Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG)

The Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG) is committed to building capacity and strengthening health systems through high-quality education, research, and training. To respond to the dynamic needs of public health practice in India and globally, IIPHG offers short-term training programs designed for health professionals, administrators, researchers, students, and allied stakeholders since inception. These trainings focus on enhancing competencies, promoting evidence-based decision-making, and fostering leadership in diverse public health domains.

Purpose of Short-Term Training Programs

  • Build practical skills and knowledge relevant to current public health challenges.
  • Enhance competencies for effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of health programs.
  • Enable professionals to apply research and data analytics in public health decision-making.
  • Strengthen leadership, advocacy, and policy analysis capacities.
  • Promote interdisciplinary and multisectoral approaches to health.

 Core Domains Covered

IIPHG’s short-term trainings span a wide range of public health domains, including but not limited to:

  1. Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance
  2. Health Systems & Program Management
  3. Research Methods & Biostatistics
  4. Monitoring, Evaluation & Data Analytics
  5. Health Policy, Governance & Leadership
  6. Public Health Nutrition & NCDs
  7. Environmental & Occupational Health
  8. Maternal & Child Health

Impact: Through trainings, IIPHG strengthens the public health workforce, supports evidence-based practice, and contributes to improved health outcomes across communities. Participants gain actionable skills that directly influence program effectiveness and policy implementation in their respective fields.

Overview of Online Webinars at Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG)

The Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG) has consistently organized a series of online webinars as part of its commitment to advancing public health education, research, and capacity building. These webinars serve as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, professional development, and interdisciplinary dialogue among students, academicians, public health practitioners, policymakers, and researchers across India and beyond.

Purpose and Objectives

The primary objectives of conducting these online webinars include:

  • Disseminating evidence-based knowledge on emerging public health issues
  • Enhancing competencies of public health professionals and students
  • Encouraging research-oriented discussions
  • Promoting collaboration between academia, government, and development sectors
  • Supporting continuous professional development in public health

Thematic Areas Covered

The webinars organized at IIPHG have covered a wide range of themes, including:

  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics
  • Health Systems Strengthening
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
  • Communicable Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness
  • Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences
  • Public Health Policy and Governance
  • Digital Health and Health Informatics
  • Research Methodology and Scientific Writing

These sessions have been aligned with national health priorities and global public health agendas.

Training Programs 2025
Sr. No.TitleDatesDaysParticipantsSponsored by
1Leadership training9-10 January 2025242SHSRC – NHM Gujarat
2National Program on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH) for Medical Officer1/10/2025150Gov. of Gujarat
3Leadership training23-24 Jan 2025242SHSRC – NHM Gujarat
4Experience Sharing Workshop on Green and Climate Resilient (GCR) Healthcare Facilities in Gujarat12/06/2025 & 13/06/2025274UNICEF, Gujarat
5OHNI 2025 Summer One Health School Program13/07/2025 to 19/07/2025751Chevron & SEAOHUN
6OHNI 2025 Summer One Health School Program – Peer Training8/14/20251200Chevron & SEAOHUN
7OHNI 2025 Summer One Health School Program – Peer Training8/21/20251210Chevron & SEAOHUN
8Healthcare Leadership Program Residency (RCS 3)3-5 Feb & 6-8 Feb 2025650Govt. of Gujrat (NHM and SHSRC)
9Healthcare Leadership Program Residency (RCS 4)1-2 April 2025250Govt. of Gujrat (NHM and SHSRC)
10Healthcare Leadership Program Residency (RCS 1)14-18 July & 21-25 July1056Govt. of Gujrat (NHM and SHSRC)
11Leadership program Refresher29-31st July335Govt. of Gujrat (NHM and SHSRC)
12IYCF at Gandhinagar2-1-2025 to 29-2-20253408ICDS
13Refresher at Gandhinagar17-3-2025 to 23-3-2025738ICDS
14IYCF at Gandhinagar2-6-2025 to 23-8-20253594ICDS
15CMAM Matric Strengthening Monitoring &Evaluation at Morbi7/11/2025137ICDS
16SBCC-CMAM at Vadodara7/16/2025160Centre of Excellence in Nutrition
17SBCC-CMAM at Vadodara7/30/2025145Centre of Excellence in Nutrition
18SBCC-CMAM at Dwarka8/20/2025135Centre of Excellence in Nutrition
19LEAD at Navsari14-15/5/20252100Centre of Excellence in Nutrition
20CMAM-0rientation at Patan5/29/2025135Centre of Excellence in Nutrition
21Medical value travel – Round Table and Panel Discussion13-Apr-25110CAHO
Training Programs 2024
Sr. No.TitleDatesDaysParticipantsSponsored by
1Review of DRR Activities Workshop, UPSDMA, Govt of Uttar Pradesh9-11 Jan, 20243100+UNICEF, Uttar Pradesh and UPSDMA, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh
2Orientation Training11.01.2024 to 12.01.20242120COEN
3Infant Young Child Feeding Practices05.02.2024 to 17.02.20243122DWCD
4Training Workshop on Preparedness and Management of Heatwave- 20248 Feb, 20241100+MSDMA, Government of Maharashtra
5REFLECT Cool roof Project2/8/2024115University of Auckland
6Training of Trainers workshop on Communication skill for Health Care Providers12-17th Feb 2024613Fee paid by Govt. of Tamilnadu
7Inter-Department Capacity Building and Sensitization Workshop for Uttar Pradesh State Heat Action Plan, UPSDMA, Govt of Uttar Pradesh18th Feb, 2024 1 50 UNICEF, Uttar Pradesh and UPSDMA, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh
8CPHC Training to MOs of Bhavnagar District 26/02/2024 1 50 IPSI Project
9 CPHC Training to MOs of Bhavnagar Corporation 27/02/2024 1 25  IPSI Project
10Good and replicable practices in ICDS program for Suposan Gujarat28.02.2024 & 11.03.20242190COEN
11 Heat Wave Management- Early Warning and Effective Action State Level Workshop, UPSDMA, Govt of Uttar Pradesh 1st March, 2024 1 150 UNICEF, Uttar Pradesh and UPSDMA, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh
12Healthcare Leadership Enhancement programMarch 4-15, 20241053NHM and SHSRC
13Anthropometry Measurement training07.03.2024 & 12.03.20242120COEN
14ToT for Ahmedabad Heat Action Plan 2.022/03/2024121NRDC
15Evidence synthesis workshop ESCON 20243-4th April 2024230registration fees of participants
16Evidence synthesis workshop ESCON 20243-4th April 2024230registration fees of participants
17 HWC Team based Mentoring 08-09/04/2024 2 24  IPSI Project
18Infant Young Child Feeding Practices18.04.2024 to 29.04.20243115DWCD
19Infant Young Child Feeding Practices18.04.2024 to 29.04.20243115DWCD
20 Orientation Programme on Extreme Heat Prevention and Preparedness for ASHA Workers 26th April, 2024 1 5000+ GIDM, Government of Gujarat
21Orientation Programme on Extreme Heat Prevention and Preparedness for ASH Workers 26th April, 2024 1 5000+ GIDM, Government of Gujarat
22Strengthening Detection of High Consequence Pathogens Through Innovative Training Networks of Women Veterinarians in India – Refresher training (Junagadh)5/8/2024120EpiPointe, USA
23Strengthening Detection of High Consequence Pathogens Through Innovative Training Networks of Women Veterinarians in India (IIPHG)10/06/2024 & 11/06/2024220EpiPointe, USA
24Strengthening Detection of High Consequence Pathogens Through Innovative Training Networks of Women Veterinarians in India (Anand)20/06/2024 & 21/06/2024222EpiPointe, USA
25Training on Differentiated TB care and TB Death Audit24-Jul132IIPHG and District health Department, Aravalli
26Strengthening Detection of High Consequence Pathogens Through Innovative Training Networks of Women Veterinarians in India – Refresher training (Himmatnagar)8/7/202417EpiPointe, USA
27e- Training of Medical Interns and Medical officers on National TB Elimination Program of Shimoga Medical College, Karnataka24-Aug10156IIPHG and Subbaiah Medical College, Shimoga, Karnataka
28Strengthening Detection of High Consequence Pathogens Through Innovative Training Networks of Women Veterinarians in India – Refresher training  (Dantiwada)10/7/2024118EpiPointe, USA
29Strengthening Detection of High Consequence Pathogens Through Innovative Training Networks of Women Veterinarians in India – Refresher training (Navsari)12/7/2024115EpiPointe, USA
30HITCON 12.0 “Health Technology Assessment: Present & Future”8th Sep. 20241200HITCON
31Strengthening Detection of High Consequence Pathogens Through Innovative Training Networks of Women Veterinarians in India – Refresher training (Himmatnagar)9/10/2024124EpiPointe, USA
32Strengthening Detection of High Consequence Pathogens Through Innovative Training Networks of Women Veterinarians in India – Refresher training (Junagadh)9/14/2024116EpiPointe, USA
33Strengthening Detection of High Consequence Pathogens Through Innovative Training Networks of Women Veterinarians in India – Refresher training (Dantiwada)9/18/2024133EpiPointe, USA
34“HTA evidence synthesis and modeling” at QUEST Healthcare Colloquium-202421st Sep. 2024130Parul Unviersity and HTA Resource HUB IIPHG
35Strengthening Detection of High Consequence Pathogens Through Innovative Training Networks of Women Veterinarians in India – Refresher training (Deesa)9/21/2024151EpiPointe, USA
36Research Methodology at AFMC24th Sep. to 26 Sep. 2024320ICMR Center of Excellence
37Strengthening Detection of High Consequence Pathogens Through Innovative Training Networks of Women Veterinarians in India – Refresher training (Navsari)9/26/2024128EpiPointe, USA
38Systematic Reviews and Networking Support in Health14th-19th Oct. 2024525AIIMS Jodhpur
39 Hospital management & Administration Training-MOs of Coal India15-10-2024 & 24 oct 2024 2 29 Coal India
40Round Table on Varanasi City Heat Action Plan (Varanasi)11/12/2024123IIPHG-NRDC
41Skill Enhancement Training18th-22nd Nov. 2024732Government of Madhya Pradesh
42Advance Competency Development Program (Nursing Professionals from MP Govt).19-Nov-24 1 30Supported by Govt of MP
43 Sathi Mentoring Training, Bhavnagar 21-22 Nov 2024 2 20 IPSI Project
44Interpersonal effectiveness and leadership28th November135SHSRC – NHM Gujarat
45ITEC Program on “Strategic Approaches for HTA”2nd-15th Dec. 20241530Ministry Of External Affairs
46 ITEC Scheme of MEA (HTA)9-Dec-24 1 30Supported by MEA
Training Programs 2023
Sr. No.TitleDatesDaysParticipantsSponsored by
1Training of Trainers on Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition for Supervisors03 to 06 January 2023555Vitamin Angels
2State Level Workshop in Digital Platforms to re-inforce & strengthen Routine Immunization -Gujarat 10 Feb 2023155 Unicef Gujarat
3VHNC workshop2/14/2023226Health Department
Inter-department workshop on Preparedness of Uttar Pradesh State Heat Action Plan-2023 17/02/2023130Government of Uttar Pradesh
4Heat Wave Management Program Workshop for District-Level Officials 28/02/20231100+Government of Uttar Pradesh
5Supportive supervision3/16/2023327Project Tushti team
Health Leadership Enhancement Program f 10 April to 28 June 20232048 NHM, Govt of Gujarat and GOI
6KMC5/24/2023215Health Department
7Development of Sector-wise Heat Risk Management SoPs 29-30 May 2023240 GIDM
SAM management6/8/2023216Health Department
8Capacity building and sensitization workshop on Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning- Shravasti District UP 23 June, 2023160Government of Uttar Pradesh
9 Capacity Building in Systematic Review in collaboration with the World Health organization and NICED 11-14th July 4 30WHO
10Health Leadership Enhancement Program23-24-25 July 2023 & 31, 1 & 2 Aug 2023648NHM, Govt of Gujarat and GOI
11Orientation Workshop on Strengthening Supportive Supervision for RI/ VHSND in Gujarat through Capacity building of RMTs 28/07/2023 1 55 UNICEF
12Bihar State Vaccine Store  and Model Vaccination Centre Visit and orientation 7th & 8th Dec 2023 1 8 UNICEF
13Healthcare Leadership Enhancement programAugust 28 to Sep 2, 2023648NHM and SHSRC
14Supervisior Refresher Training01.09.2023 to 17.09.2031467DWCD
15Infant Young Child Feeding Practices21.09.2023 to 23.03.202431030DWCD
16Healthcare Leadership Enhancement programNov 29- 30248NHM and SHSRC
17 Hospital Management & Administration Training for Medical Officers of Coal India 4.12.23 to 30.12.2327 21Coal India Ltd.
Training Programs 2022
Sr. No.TitleDatesDaysParticipantsSponsored by
1Managerial skills training of Assistant Hospital Administrators (AHA)15-23 March 2022752GOG -NHM SIHFW
2Systematic Review Workshop11-13 May 2022320Self
3Nutrition Survey Methodology13-14 June 2022250Self
4CONSULTATIVE MEETING & AWARENESS SESSION – PUBLIC HEALTH EFFECT ASSESSMENT DUE TO CERAMIC INDUSTRIES, MORBI, GUJARAT23rd Sept 2022125Project supported by Central Pollution Control Board
5First aid training Mac Cain 22nd Dec 2022150 Mac Cain
6Systematic Review Workshop11-13 May 2022320Self
7Nutrition Survey Methodology13-14 June 2022250Self
Training Programs 2021
Sr. No.TitleDatesDaysParticipantsSponsored by
1 Molecular Virology and Immunology 9-13 August 2021510Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM)
Training Programs 2020
Sr. No.TitleDatesDaysParticipantsSponsored by
1 State Level consultation for RI Strategy during covid-19, Gujarat22nd Oct 2020125 UNICEF- Gujarat
2 Mobile data collection using Open Data Kit (ODK)  Oct. 24 1 80 UNICEF Gujarat
3Hands-on training on systematic review and meta-analysis5th Oct 2020554IIPHG-Parul University
4  Introduction to Statistical Terminology, Calculations and Indicator  November 1,2020 1 30 UNICEF Gujarat
5Peer Counselling pilot training for BSF personnel5-9 August517BSF & HMHA
6Train the hospital trainers and doctors on how to coach and train their staff22-23 February, 2020225Apollo Hospital, Ahmedabad
Training Programs 2019
Sr. No.TitleDatesDaysParticipantsSponsored by
1Stress management workshop for ANMs of GandhinagarJan-19235IIPHG & District Training Centre, Gandhinagar
2Public Health Entomology
Batch-1: 15th to 25th January 2019,
Batch-2: 04th to 15th February 2019
Batch-3: 11th to 22nd February 2019
379Health Dept AMC, and other Vet. Dep GOG.
3A Two-Day National Workshop
Mulyankan
Hands On Workshop On Health Technology Assessment With Economic Evaluation Of
Health Programme

22nd & 23rd February 2019,240IIPHG, NITTE, K.S. Hedge Medical academic
Training Programs 2018
Sr. No.TitleDatesDaysParticipantsSponsored by
1Enhance capacities of provincial public health directors of Ministry of Public Health in management skills and leadership qualities to accelerate achieving SDG 3 – Better Health OutcomesJan-18120UNICEF Afghanistan
2Prevention and Control of Mosquito breeding and Mosquito borne disease for Engineers and Allied professionals engaged in Water Resource Management.Feb-183110Department of H & F W, Govt. of Gujarat
Training Programs 2017
Sr. No.TitleDatesDaysParticipantsSponsored by
1W507-Health Effect of Hazardous substances26th to 30th January 201755Self Sponsored
25 batches of Project Management for Quality Improvement in Health CareJuly & September 20173 92Government of Gujarat
3Learning Programme as Leadership & Programme Management (UP Project Staff)Aug-17125Project Funded
4Short Course on Environmental Health25-29 September, 2017545Participants Fee, PHFI & Harvard School of Public Health
55 batches of Project Management for Quality Improvement in Health CareSeptember & December 20173 108Government of Gujarat
6W507-Health Effect of Hazardous substances November 2017510Participant Fees
7Certificate Course In Community Health For NursesDec-17326Government of Gujarat
Training Programs 2016
Sr. No.TitleDatesDaysParticipantsSponsored by
1Short course of Epidemiology3-7th October 2016548Self Sponsored
Training Programs 2015
Sr. No.TitleDatesDaysParticipantsSponsored by
1Qualitative Research MethodologyJune 8-10, 2015312Self sponsored
2Qualitative Data Analysis Using AtlasTiJune 11-12, 201528Self sponsored
3Fundamentals of Healthcare Finance and Equity in Health Care FinancingJuly 27 – 31, 201559Self sponsored
Training Programs 2014
Sr. No.TitleDatesDaysParticipantsSponsored by
1Introductory course on Basic of EntomologyApril 8-11, 2014429Self sponsored
2Qualitative Research MethodologyMay 27-29, 2014311Self sponsored
3Qualitative Data Analysis Using AtlasTiMay 30-31, 2014212Self sponsored
4Short Term Training on BiodiosporaJune 10-11, 2014212Self sponsored
5Infection control & Quality systems in HospitalJune 12-13, 2014220Self sponsored
6Short Term Trainings on ergonomicsJune 20-21, 2014217Self sponsored
7Short Term Trainings on ergonomicsJune 21-21, 2014130Sponsored
8Basic Course on EpidemiologySeptember 15-19, 2014538Self sponsored
9Basic Course on EpidemiologyDecember 8-10, 2014313Self sponsored
Training Programs 2013
Sr. No.TitleDatesDaysParticipantsSponsored by
1Qualitative Research Methods for Health & Medical ProfessionalsMay 6-8, 2013312Self sponsored
2Qualitative Data Analysis using Atlas-tiMay 9-10, 2013214Self sponsored
3Two day refresher training for Anganwadi Training Centre instructorsMay 17-18, 2013240Sponsored
4Quantitative Data Analysis Using SPSSJune 4-7, 2013414Self sponsored
5Fundamentals of health economicsJune18-21, 201346Self sponsored
6Updates in Public Health for Factory Medical OfficersJune 24-26, 2013310Self sponsored
7Systematic review & Developing Cochrane Systematic Review protocolJune 28-29, 2013230Self sponsored
8Orientation course to Ethical Considerations in Biomedical Research and Ethical Review ProcessAugust 1-2, 2013220Self sponsored
9Quantitative Data Analysis Using SPSSAugust 2-4, 2013314Self sponsored
10Basic course on EpidemiologySeptember 16-20, 2013536Self sponsored
Training Programs 2012
Sr. No.TitleDatesDaysParticipantsSponsored by
1Social Epidemiology & Social Determinant Of HealthApril 25-27, 201233Self sponsored
2Program On Qualitative Research Methods For Health Professional-1st BatchApril 30-30, 201211Sponsored
3Qualitative Research Methods For Health Professional-2nd BatchMay 15-18, 201244Sponsored
4Fundamentals Of Health Economics And Health FinancingMay 20-22, 201233Self sponsored
5Quantitativ Data Analysis Using SpssMay 30-30, 201211Self sponsored
6Open Source Software-KohaDecember 11-11, 201211Sponsored
Training Programs 2011
Sr. No.TitleDatesDaysParticipantsSponsored by
1Qualitative Reserch Medhods In Health & Medical ResearchApril 18-20, 2011311Self sponsored
2Monitoring & Evaluation Of Public Health ProgramsMay 4-6, 2011319Self sponsored
Training Programs 2010
Sr. No.TitleDatesDaysParticipantsSponsored by
1Qualitative Research Methods For Health ProfessionalsApril 7-9, 2010354self sponsored
2Monitoring And Evaluation Of Public Health Programs (M&E)July 26-28, 2010327self sponsored
Training Programs 2009
Sr. No.TitleDatesDaysParticipantsSponsored by
1Qualitative Research Methods For Health ProfessionalsMarch 27-29, 2009332Self sponsored
2Qualitative Research Methods For Health ProfessionalsApril 2-4, 2009322Self sponsored
3Quantitative Research Methods For Health ProfessionalsApril13-15, 2009330Self sponsored
4 Capacity Building For Amc Medical OfficersMay 5-7, 2009356Sponsored
5Ethical Issues In Bio-Medical ResearchMay 21-25, 2009529Self sponsored