Public Health Education : Facing Crisis
India’s public health education sector is facing a crisis due to job scarcity, lack of standardization, and funding constraints.
- Public health education trains professionals in disease prevention, healthcare management, epidemiology, and health policies.
- Article 47 of the Indian Constitution directs the state to improve public health as a primary duty.
Government Schemes for Public Health Education: - National Health Mission (NHM): Strengthens public health workforce through training and skill development.
- Example: NRHM (2005) introduced non-medical public health roles.
- Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY): Enhances medical and public health education by establishing AIIMS-like institutions.
- National Programme for Prevention & Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD): Promotes public health training in disease control and prevention strategies.
- Fellowship in Public Health Management (FPHM): Provides specialized training for public health leadership.
- Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP): Strengthens epidemiology training for public health professionals.
