Jaipur, March 04, 2025: IIHMR University, a leading health management research university in India, had the distinct honour of organizing a MasterClass on ‘One Health in Action.’ The event witnessed the esteemed presence of officials from the United States Embassy, highlighting the global significance of the discussion.
The session featured distinguished speakers Mr. Thomas J. Bollyky, Bloomberg Chair in Global Health; Senior Fellow for International Economics, Law and Development, Council on Foreign Relations, and Dr. Jay Lemery, Professor of Emergency Medicine; Director, Climate and Health Program; Chief, Section of Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, University of Colorado, School of Medicine.
The Master Class covered critical issues such as biodiversity, decarbonization, antimicrobial resistance, and the impact of climate change on healthcare. Mr. Thomas J. Bollyky highlighted the far-reaching effects of demographic shifts, animal health, climate change, and healthcare data complexities on overall health systems. Dr. Jay Lemery underscored the threats posed by pollution, industrialization, and climate change, stressing the need for urgent interventions to protect ecosystems and public health.
Dr. PR Sodani, President, IIHMR University said, “At IIHMR University, we are committed to fostering meaningful discussions that bridge global expertise with healthcare management education.The Master Class on ‘One Health in Action’ came as an invaluable opportunity for our students and faculty to interact with leading experts about urgent global health issues like climate change, biodiversity, and antimicrobial resistance.This initiative helps our healthcare management students not only to upgrade their knowledge but also to acquire the skills necessary for building resilient and sustainable healthcare systems. We look forward to more collaborative efforts that lead to impactful solutions in Global Health.”
Both speakers emphasized the importance of a resilient healthcare system capable of sustaining and effectively responding to medical emergencies and disaster situations. They further shared valuable information on specialized programs offered by the University of Colorado to equip healthcare professionals with disaster preparedness and sustainability strategies. These include:
- Climate & Health Science Policy Fellowship: A One-Year Fellowship Program on designed for physicians and post-residency medical graduates, this program builds expertise in addressing unforeseen healthcare challenges.
- Diploma in Climate Medicine: A 300-hour, five-part continuing education program designed to provide healthcare professionals with expertise in the health impacts of climate change.
Additionally, the speakers also highlighted the Master of Science in Sustainable Healthcare (MSc-SH) program offered by the National University of Singapore, developed in alignment with the WHO Network for National Healthcare Sustainability, emphasizing the critical role of global collaboration in enhancing healthcare resilience.
The MasterClass reaffirmed IIHMR University’s commitment to fostering discussions and collaborations that enhance the healthcare sector’s ability to tackle emerging global health threats. The university looks forward to continued engagement with international experts and institutions to drive impactful healthcare solutions.
Corporate Comm India (CCI Newswire)
