Workshops & Gatherings
Workshops & Gatherings
Empowering Healthcare Stakeholders: Insights from GIZ India's IGUHC Workshop on Public Health and Universal Health Coverage at ASCI, Hyderabad
GIZ India's Indo German Programme on Universal Health Coverage (IGUHC) orchestrated a transformative three-day training workshop held at the prestigious Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), situated at the serene Bella Vista campus in Hyderabad, spanning from the 26th to the 28th of February 2024.
GIZ India’s IGUHC Organizes the Fourth ‘Training of Trainers’ Workshop For DIUs And PMAMs From Southern Region In Collaboration With The National Health Authority (NHA) And National Institute Of Health And Family Welfare (NIHFW)
From February 21st to 23rd 2024, GIZ India’s Indo German Programme on Universal Health Coverage (IGUHC), in a successful collaboration with the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), New Delhi, and the National Health Authority (NHA), executed the fourth and final extensive 3-day ‘Training of Trainers’ workshop.
GIZ India’s IGUHC Organizes the Third ‘Training of Trainers’ Workshop for DIUs and PMAMs from the Northeast Region in Collaboration with the National Health Authority (NHA) and National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW)
From November 29th to December 1st, 2023, GIZ India's Indo German Programme on Universal Health Coverage (IGUHC), in a successful collaboration with the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), New Delhi, and the National Health Authority (NHA), executed the third iteration of an extensive 3-day 'Training of Trainers' workshop.
Fostering Resilience: IGUHC's Insightful Contribution to Sustainable Healthcare Supply Chains in India
On November 23rd, 2023, GIZ India's Indo German Programme on Universal Health Coverage (IGUHC) enthusiastically took part in the distinguished Sustainable Supply Chains India event, hosted at the Imperial Hotel, New Delhi. The event was a collaborative effort by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany (BMZ), the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, and GIZ India. This gathering convened a prominent panel of experts dedicated to dissecting the intricacies of the healthcare supply chain, with a shared goal of identifying avenues for enhancement and resilience.
Pioneering Collaboration: A Landmark Visit by BMZ and German Embassy to AIIMS, New Delhi, Advances Universal Health Coverage
On the monumental date of November 1st, 2023, GIZ India's Indo German Programme on Universal Health Coverage (IGUHC) orchestrated a historic and impactful visit, hosting distinguished representatives from the esteemed Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the German Embassy at the illustrious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. AIIMS, celebrated for its exceptional standards in medical education, groundbreaking research, and unparalleled healthcare services, stands as an unassailable beacon of excellence in the medical landscape.
GIZ India’s IGUHC Organizes the Second ‘Training of Trainers’ Workshop for the DIUs and PMAMs in Collaboration with the National Health Authority (NHA) and National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW)
In October 2023, GIZ India's IGUHC, in proud collaboration with the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), New Delhi, and the National Health Authority (NHA), successfully organized the second round of a comprehensive 3-day 'Training of Trainers' workshop for the District Implementation Units (DIUs) and Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitras (PMAMs), as part of the Ayushman Bharat AB PM-JAY initiative.
Arogya Manthan 2023: GIZ India’s Notable Contributions and Success
In September 2023, the GIZ India's IGUHC project played a pivotal role in commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and the second anniversary of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (#ABDM) at the esteemed Arogya Manthan event, held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.
Spotlighting Achievement: GIZ India’s IGUHC’s Participation at the Global Conference of the Sector Network Health and Social Protection (SNHeSP) in Bad Soden, Germany
Spotlighting Achievement: GIZ India’s IGUHC’s Participation at the Global Conference of the Sector Network Health and Social Protection (SNHeSP) in Bad Soden, Germany
GIZ India’s IGUHC Organizes the First 3-Day ‘Training of Trainers’ Workshop for the State Health Authorities in Collaboration with the National Health Authority (NHA) and National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW)
In August 2023, GIZ India's Indo German Programme on Universal Health Coverage (IGUHC) proudly collaborated with the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), New Delhi, and the National Health Authority (NHA) to orchestrate a highly successful 3-day 'Training of Trainers' workshop, a significant milestone under the Ayushman Bharat #PMJAY scheme.
Igniting Change: Dr. Philipp Ackermann's Impactful Visit to PGIMER Chandigarh, Facilitated by GIZ India's IGUHC Project
In June 2023, the GIZ India’s Indo German Programme on Universal Health Coverage (IGUHC) project facilitated a visit by Dr. Philipp Ackermann, the esteemed German Ambassador to India and Bhutan, to the renowned Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh.
GIZ India’s IGUHC Organises Workshops on ‘Sensitization of Empanelled Hospitals on Quality Certifications Under AB PM-JAY’ and ‘DIU Strengthening’ in Jharkhand on 15th, 16th and 18th May 2023
GIZ India’s Indo-German Program on Universal Health Coverage (IGUHC) project supported the State Health Agency Jharkhand in organizing workshops on ‘Sensitization of Empanelled Hospitals on Quality Certifications Under AB PM-JAY‘ and ‘DIU Strengthening‘ on 15th, 16th and 18th May 2023 in Jharkhand.
GIZ India’s Indo-German Programme on Universal Health Coverage (IGUHC) Supported the National Health Authority (NHA) in Organizing a Two-Day Orientation and Training Workshop on Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
A two-day orientation and training workshop was organized by the National Health Authority (NHA) with the support of GIZ India’s Indo-German Programme on Universal Health Coverage (IGUHC) to strengthen the implementation of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY for empanelled hospitals of the Ministry of Railways.
Partnership Between National Health Authority and National Institute of Health & Family Welfare to Create Sustainable and Robust Institutions of Capacity Building under AB PM-JAY
In GIZ India’s Indo-German Programme on Universal Health Coverage’s (IGUHC) endeavour to strengthen the capacities of professionals and other stakeholders at the National Health Authority (NHA) and State Health Agencies (SHA), a partnership between NHA and National Institute of Health & Family Welfare (NIHFW) has been facilitated to utilize the expertise, resources, and pan-India institutional structures through NIHFW.
Boehringer Ingelheim India Partners with GIZ India’s Indo German Programme on Universal Health Coverage to Support Medical Innovation and Healthcare Transformation in the Country
GIZ India’s Indo German Programme on Universal Health Coverage (IGUHC) and Boehringer Ingelheim India join hands to foster the spirit of partnership and cooperation between public and private actors to address the challenges and strengthen the healthcare systems in India.
IGUHC Organizes Quality and DIU Strengthening Workshops in Srinagar, Kashmir
GIZ India’s Indo-German Program on Universal Health Coverage (IGUHC) project supported the State Health Agency of Jammu and Kashmir in organizing workshops on Quality and DIU Strengthening in Srinagar, Kashmir on 28th February and 1st March. The 1st phase of these workshops was planned as a 2-day workshop in Srinagar (Kashmir division) regarding the key components of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri – Jan Arogya Yojana quality and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
GIZ supports Jashn-e-Sehat & DIU Strengthening Workshop in Jammu & Kashmir
GIZ India’s Indo-German Program on Universal Health Coverage (IGUHC) supported the State Health Agency (SHA) of Jammu & Kashmir in organizing ‘Jashn-e-Sehat,’ on November 4-5, 2022, a celebration of hope and success of implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and AB PM-JAY SEHAT in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
Ghar-Ghar Ayushman’ Kicks Off in Jharkhand to Increase AB PM-JAY Awareness and Card Generation
GIZ India’s Indo-German Program on Universal Health Coverage (IGUHC) project supported the State Health Agency of Jharkhand to strengthen their awareness generation and outreach strategies by using focused IEC interventions in over 1,000 distant aspirational villages of Jharkhand.
Pilot project to enhance PM-JAY awareness and increase beneficiary card generation kicks off in UP
GIZ has agreed to provide focused support to the Uttar Pradesh State Health Agency (SACHIS) to improve IEC, beneficiary awareness generation and outreach activities thus resulting in increased beneficiary card generation. The main objective of the pilot project is to ensure that the beneficiaries are aware of their entitlement, benefit cover, empanelled hospitals and process to avail the services under AB PM-JAY. The pilot will focus on five aspirational blocks identified and recommended by SACHIS.
IGUHC partners with ASCI to conduct Programme on Monitoring and Evaluation and Evidence Based Decision Making
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) is running in its fifth year of implementation and it is recognised that the importance of Monitoring and Evaluation and use of data for decision making is now paramount. Keeping this in mind, GIZ’s IGUHC is partnering with the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) to conduct a three-day programme designed to provide insights into theoretical and practical dimensions of conducting monitoring and evaluations.
COMING SOON: Conversation series on India’s journey towards UHC & Health System Strengthening
India is gearing up to join the L4UHC programme as part of its drive to accelerate UHC across the country’s 1.3 billion-strong population. Leadership for Universal Health Coverage (L4UHC) is implemented by P4H partners namely France, Germany, the International Labor Organization (ILO), Switzerland, the United States, the World Bank, and the World Health Organization (WHO), in cooperation with other partners within the P4H network. As GIZ is one of P4H partners globally, GIZ India’s IGUHC is leading coordination effort in organizing the program cycle in India.
IGUHC organises series of capacity building workshops in Kerala
Capacity building workshops on ‘Quality under PM-JAY’ in Kerala were organised by GIZ and the National Health Authority, in 3 districts of Kerala- Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kozhikode and Kochi from Oct 31 – Nov 4, 2022. The objective of these workshops was to interact and strengthen the district implementation units of the state and other stakeholders of the state health department on the quality aspects of the PM-JAY scheme.
COMING SOON: India gears up to join L4UHC
India is gearing up to join the L4UHC programme as part of its drive to accelerate UHC across the country’s 1.3 billion-strong population. Leadership for Universal Health Coverage (L4UHC) is implemented by P4H partners namely France, Germany, the International Labor Organization (ILO), Switzerland, the United States, the World Bank, and the World Health Organization (WHO), in cooperation with other partners within the P4H network. As GIZ is one of P4H partners globally, GIZ India’s IGUHC is leading coordination effort in organizing the program cycle in India.
NHA organises Arogya Manthan
To mark the double anniversaries of AB PM-JAY and ABDM, NHA organized a two-day physical event, Arogya Manthan 2022 from 25th to 26th September 2022 at The Ashok, New Delhi. This time, the celebrations were doubled with AB PM-JAY completing 4 years since its implementation on 23rd September 2018 and ABDM completing its first anniversary since its launch on 27th September 2021.
IGUHC supports Indian govt. to secure future of millions of people by free treatment
On behalf of BMZ, GIZ has been supporting the Indian Government with this project from the outset. For more than 10 years, it has been advising on planning and implementation and is helping to set up decentralised structures and train the required specialists. The Indian Government introduced the world’s largest state-funded health insurance scheme in 2018, and it has become a shining example for other countries. It enables poor families who have not made any contributions to access hospital treatment. From April 2020 to January 2022 alone, 18 million treatments in approximately 28,000 contract hospitals were carried out under the insurance scheme.
PM-JAY North East Regional workshop held in Shillong
May 23-24, 2022, Shillong: GIZ-IGUHC supported the North Eastern Regional Review Meeting of PM-JAY held in Shillong. The meeting brought together sister states in NE region for not only taking notes from achievements, discuss leanings from the past but also to draw future roadmap for Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) as well as ABDM. It served as a key platform from NE states to brainstorm on critical aspects and deliberate on new initiatives with key stakeholders of PM-JAY and ABDM.
GIZ organises workshop on Strengthening SBCC capacities of State Health Agencies
May 9-11, 2022, Ranchi: GIZ’s Indo-German Programme on Universal Health Coverage organised a two-and-a-half-day workshop on ‘Strengthening Capacities of State Health Agencies’ from May 9 to 11, 2022. The workshop organised with support from the National Health Authority (NHA) saw participation from eight states – Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
GIZ India and IIM Indore organise a two-day conference on issues, challenges, and advancements in managing the global pandemic
April 16-17, 2022: IIM Indore, in association with GIZ, organized a two-day online conference on ‘COVID 19: Learnings & Implications for Management’ on April 16-17, 2022. The conference offered a diverse forum for academicians, practitioners, industrialists, and students to discuss the issues, challenges, and advancements in managing the global pandemic. The conference was inaugurated online by Prof. Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore, and Mr. Amit Paliwal, Program Director, GIZ India, on April 16, 2022.
GIZ India participates in the National Summit of Health and Population Scientists in Nepal
Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) celebrated the 31st glorious year of its establishment on 11 April, 2022. As a part of its continuous efforts to advance scientific merits in health and population research and their use in Nepal, NHRC organized the Eighth National Summit of Health and Population Scientists in Nepal. The eighth Summit was held on 10-12 April 2022 in Kathmandu, Nepal, with the theme “Advancing Health Policy and Systems Research: Lessons for Resilient Health System in Nepal”.
PM-JAY Southern Regional Review Meeting held in Mahabalipuram
April 6-7, 2022: Ayushman Sangam for the year 2022 commenced with the South Zone states/UTs – Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana. The Southern Regional Review Meeting was conducted in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu from 6th to 7th April 2022. This exercise reviewed how AB PM-JAY provides an effective platform for key stakeholders to brainstorm on critical aspects of AB PM-JAY, reflect on past learnings and present best practices.
IGUHC during the times to COVID-19: Rising to the occasion
For the past year the Indo-German Program on Universal Health Coverage (IGUHC) has been advising and consulting the Government of India on its road towards Universal Health Coverage. In our work with the Ministry Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), the National Health Authority (NHA) and with selected State Governments we constantly have one main goal: to strengthen India’s health system and improve financial and social health security to Indian citizens. A goal, which during the Covid-19 pandemic and its grip on societies worldwide is gaining even more relevance. Our Programme’s activities to support AB PM-JAY (India’s national health insurance scheme for the poor), and the capacity strengthening in specific States, such as Assam, is now more important than ever.