IIHMR University Partners with Odisha NHM to Strengthen TB Programme Management Through AI-Enabled Training
IIHMR University, commenced the Professional Development Programme (PDP) on “Programme Management & Artificial Intelligence (AI) for District PMDT Coordinators & Senior Treatment Supervisors” for the National Health Mission, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Odisha. The programme is being organised for District PMDT Coordinators and Senior Treatment Supervisors.
The development programme aims to strengthen the managerial, technical, and digital competencies of healthcare professionals involved in tuberculosis (TB) prevention, treatment, monitoring, and programme implementation.
The programme is being conducted in six batches from 27 October to 03 December 2026, with a total of 190 healthcare professionals expected to participate. The training schedule includes Batch I (27–29 October), Batch II (03–05 November), Batch III (10–12 November), Batch IV (17–19 November), Batch V (25–27 November), and Batch VI (01–03 December 2026).
The three-day training programme has been designed to enhance participants' understanding of programme planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and effective decision-making in public health programmes. Special emphasis is being placed on strengthening programme management practices and introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, reporting, and coordination within the healthcare system.
The inaugural ceremony commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp, followed by a warm welcome address by Dr. P. R. Sodani, President, IIHMR University, in the presence of esteemed faculty members Prof. (Dr.) Vinod Kumar SV, Prof. (Dr.) Goutam Sadhu, and Ms. Kirti Agarwal, Assistant Professor. In his address, Dr. Sodani highlighted the growing importance of AI-driven innovation, effective programme management and leadership in strengthening public healthcare delivery. He emphasised the need to equip heal…thcare professionals with emerging technologies and contemporary management competencies to address evolving public health challenges. Ms. Kirti Agarwal, Assistant Professor, IIHMR University, is coordinating the training programme across all six batches.
Through this, IIHMR University continues to reinforce its commitment to capacity building, professional development, and strengthening public health systems. The collaboration with the National Health Mission, Government of Odisha, reflects a shared commitment to enhancing the capabilities of healthcare professionals through innovative learning approaches and technology-enabled solutions.
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