Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Management

The Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Management was launched from Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar in July 2008. This course was developed in the context of NRHM and is being delivered simultaneously by other partner institutions.

The public health challenges facing the country call for the development of capacity in the health systems of both the Central and State Governments. Development is sought to be enhanced by positioning qualified and skilled professionals who can execute and monitor national health policies and programmes, supervise the public health workforce, fully assess the dimensions of public health issues and devise appropriate strategies to meet emerging challenges.

The standard MBBS, MD (PSM) and DPH programmes offered at medical colleges do not significantly impart these managerial skills and competencies. Hence, this programme is designed to impart the required knowledge and skills to address and resolve key health management challenges.