Description: GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH (GIPH)
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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 Bioethi
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 Instit
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.....