Goal 3: Good Health And Well Being

University as a body have current collaborations with national or global health institutions to improve health & well-being outcomes

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) in Manipal is truly a shining star in the realm of healthcare, recognized globally for its outstanding contributions. Founded in 1953, it paved the way as the first self-financing medical college through a unique public-private partnership, setting a remarkable example.

Nestled in a rural setting, MAHE has made a profound impact on community health, especially for underserved populations. Its diverse collaborations with local, national or global health institutions initiatives, to improve health & well-being outcomes including health awareness campaigns, maternal and child health services, mental health support, and comprehensive tertiary care, have significantly uplifted the community’s well-being and quality of life over the past seven decades.

MAHE has established itself as a vibrant hub of excellence in health sciences, thriving through extensive collaborations at local, national, and global levels. These partnerships enhance its capabilities in education, research, and public health, all while passionately working towards innovative solutions to critical health challenges. The future looks bright as MAHE continues to lead the way in transforming health outcomes for all!

1. COLLABORATIONS OF MAHE TO IMPROVE HEALTH & WELL-BEING OUTCOMES

GLOBAL COLLABORATIONS: PIONEERING INTERNATIONAL HEALTH INITIATIVES

1. 2. OUTCOME OF THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING COLLABORATIONS OF MAHE :LOCAL

1. 1. Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, stands as a hallmark institution of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, being India's first medical college founded on a Public-Private Partnership for medical education and healthcare delivery. The late Dr T MA Pai, founder of the Manipal Group, envisioned and proposed this collaboration between KMC Mangalore and the Government Wenlock and Lady Goschen Hospital in 1955, ushering in a unique concept that has stood the test of time for almost 70 years.

Public Evidence: 

• Wenlock_District_Hospital

• Kmc to construct new building for wenlock hospital 

• PPP is a win win for all mangalurus kmc 

• Public-Private partnership model: A success story (manipal.edu) 

1. 2. Durga –Sanjeevani Manipal hospital

   There are Private – Private Partnerships as well which has helped MAHE deliver health care services in villages/semi urban centers which can be understood as follows:

Durga-Sanjeevani Manipal Hospital is an outstanding joint project of Durga Parameshwari Temple Trust and KMC, Mangalore, MAHE. The visionary founder of the trust, Dr. Suresh S Rao, in collaboration with MAHE, has constructed this multi-crore hospital to ensure that the people of Kateel have access to excellent medical facilities. The hospital provides top-quality treatment at affordable rates, thanks to the dedicated and highly qualified faculty of KMC, Mangalore. With 100 beds and an operational emergency ward that operates 24/7, the hospital also houses departments for maternity and gynecology, orthopedics, general medicine, ophthalmology, ear nose and throat, emergency treatment, ICU, and mortuary services.

Objective: To provide excellent medical facilities at affordable price.

Target groups: Residents of Kateel village who belong to economically weaker sections.

Impact:

“Due to non availability of good service hospitals in Kateel, we had to go to Mangalore for check ups, now it is easier for us that we get good treatment in less prices, treatment has been a great help to those who face financial difficulties and less access to healthcare facilities.On an average, 400 out-patients per day and 650 in-patients per month are treated with affordable cost.

• https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=582944 

• https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=583864

1. 3. Dr TMA Pai Rotary Hospital, Karkala:

In 1985, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal in collaboration with the Rotary Club started weekly outreach camps at Karkala. The overwhelming response to camps led to the formation of a Mother & Child Health Hospital in this town in 1987 with 10 beds. After the overwhelming response from the community 10 bedded hospital was converted to 80 beds in 1992. Ratnakar Kini Memorial Pediatric ward was inaugurated in the year 1999. The ophthalmology unit “Smt. Sushila Gopal Pai Memorial Rotary Ophthalmology Unit” was opened in 2003 with the help of Rotary Foundation 3 H Grant.

Objective: To provide quality healthcare to the needy people at an affordable cost.

Target Group: Local Residents of Karkala and economically challenged people of nearby districts.

Impact :

• Free eye screening camps and free diabetes check up camps were conducted and those who      needed eye surgery were chosen and treated at no cost.

• Hospital caters to about 60,000 outpatients and 4000 inpatients annually. Around 800 childbirths occur in this Hospital every year.

• A community cardiology center was established in 2017, established a dialysis unit with the support of Rotary Club Manipal as well. BPL cardholder patients who require dialysis get   service at a subsidized rate. Three well-equipped operation theatres, a post-operative ward, and one minor OT have also been started.

 Media Responses:

• https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1056610

NATIONAL

1. Collaboration of MAHE with Philips Healthcare:

        Philips Healthcare and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) have been working together on various healthcare research projects since 2004. MAHE, with the support of Philips healthcare has created a research lab in the area of imaging at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. This joint research activity has transformed into a research lab know as medical imaging research suite (MIRS) where post graduate interns, research students, clinicians and engineers work together towards healthcare innovation.

   
   

   Objective: To improve patient care in India.

   
   

   Target Groups: Students to develop new technologies and patients

   
   

   Impact:

• The non-contact health screening kiosk assessed the vital parameters of patients in a safe and contactless manner in keeping with the safety guidelines associated with the Corona Pandemic.

• KMC Research Cell and Philips have initiated joint research program in the area of “Health Care Analytics” and Oncology Informatics” where in candidate during his research period will be supported by both Manipal University and Philips.

  Media Responses:

• Mahe collaborations

• Mahe philips

2. Collaboration with HBS Kollagen India:

The one-day workshop on Interprofessional Advanced Wound care - HBS Kollagen was conducted on 28^th Feb 2022 as a sign of the Interprofessional journey towards wound care sponsored by HBS Collagen India which was attended by MSSB & Nursing interns. A total of nine MBBS interns and 10 nursing interns along with one research staff of KMC attended. The workshop was graced by Dr Naveen S Salins, Professor & Head Palliative Medicine and Supportive care, KMC, MAHE Manipal as the chief guest. He emphasized on health professionals’ awareness and skills towards varying wounds across the speciality.

Objective: To equip Interns with Advanced Wound Management

Target Group: MBBS and Nursing Interns

Impact : 

• Emphasis on health professionals’ awareness and skills towards varying wounds across the speciality      was put and were addressed about treating right wound with the right material with holistic approach to suit every patient needs as a mandate protocol of practice.

• The workshop included live videos of wound debridement and dressings that emphasized the 

       importance of skills to the young graduates. 

• Experiences of wounds with critically ill patients were shared by speakers along with explanation of the many facets of wound healing factors that make the recovery of the patient.

Media Responses:

• https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=932889

• Interprofessional advanced wound care

3. Collaboration with Coloplast India:

The embryology training program (Certificate course in Clinical Embryology and Assisted Reproduction) is part of ‘’Merck More Than a Mother’’ campaign. In many cultures, childless women suffer discrimination, stigma, and ostracism. Their inability to have children results in great isolation, disinheritance, and assaults. “Merck More Than a Mother” empowers such women through the access to information, health, change of mindsets and economic empowerment.  The lack of trained and skilled health personnel is the main challenge with respect to access to fertility care in Africa hence the program aims to bridge the deficit of highly skilled Embryologists in Africa and part of Asia to match the ever-rising demand for fertility care in these countries. 

students from Ethiopia, Ghana and Malawi received professional training in Manipal and have successfully established IVF programs in their countries. The program is implemented by the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Embryology which is one of the finest centres in Asia for advanced training and research in the field of Embryology

1. The SPARC-funded pre-conference workshops and international conference were organized by Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, and Public Health Evidence South Asia, Prasanna School of Public Health, MAHE, Manipal in association with Social Science Research Unit, UCL Social Research Institute, University College London, UK.
   

   • https://manipal.edu/mcon-manipal/news-events/report-on-preconference-workshops-on-qualitative-systematic-revi.html
   
   



2. The Department of Fundamentals of Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal organized a 5-day Virtual Lecture Series on “Translating Research into Practice (TRIP): Shifting Paradigm for Clinical Practice.” This was funded by Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SCLS Grant).
   

   • 5 day virtual lecture series on translating research into practical




3. An International Virtual visit to Manipal College of Nursing (MCON), Manipal by the students of Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, King’s College London, was organized. The purpose of the visit was to provide an opportunity to interact with international students and mutually share the experience of health care service delivery, women’s health, Ayurveda, and Women’s Health.
   

   • Report on international virtual tour




4. Department of Fundamentals of Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing (MCON), MAHE, Manipal, and Department of Nursing, Edge Hill University, UK organized Academic Student Collaboration Series-5 on “Blended Learning: Student Perspectives” through MS Teams Virtual Platform.
   

   • Blended learning student perspective
   
   

   Innovation in mental health and career development programme was organized as part of a collaboration with the NHS team, UK, by Manipal College of Nursing Manipal and Manipal College of Health Professionals Manipal MAHE.
   

   • Indo UK innovations in mental health
   
   

   Four nursing students from Edge Hill University recently completed a two-week observational visit to Manipal College of Nursing in Manipal. During this program, the students observed activities in various settings, including adult oncology wards, a daycare chemotherapy unit, maternity and child health wards, and the Rehabilitation Centre at Hombelaku. They also visited the Day Care Centre for the mentally challenged (Asare) and participated in sessions focused on occupational therapy and speech therapy.
   
   Additionally, the students explored Access Life, a home for parents of children with cancer who are part of the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology program. Their experience also included rural community home visits and trips to a primary health center.
   

   • International students observational visit




5. Dr. Toni Bewley, the Adjunct Faculty of MCON and Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing, EdgeHill UK, and Mr. Ross Sheridan, Faculty from EdgeHill, organized a session on “Stress Management and Reflection” as part of Global Placement Bursaries for Health Partnerships (GPBHP) for BSc Nursing students of Manipal College of Nursing.
   

   • Lecture on stress management and reflection




6. Dr. Toni Bewley, the Adjunct Faculty of MCON and Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing, EdgeHill UK, and Mr. Ross Sheridan, a Learning Disability Nurse and Faculty from EdgeHill, visited MCON. They observed activities in adult oncology wards, including the daycare chemotherapy unit, Rehabilitation Centre-Hombelaku, and the Day Care Centre for the mentally challenged (Asare). The visit also included sessions on occupational therapy, speech therapy, and Access Life—a home for parents of children with cancer in the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology program.
   

   • Faculty visit edge hill university

Joint research online symposium on public health and preventive dentistry with the theme of “Integration of Oral Health with Primary Healthcare: Strategies and Challenges.” The Department of Public Health Dentistry, MCODS, MAHE, Manipal, along with the Institute of Dentistry, QMUL, conducted a joint research online symposium on public health and preventive dentistry with the theme of “Integration of Oral Health with Primary Healthcare: Strategies and Challenges.” This was the third symposium organized by MCODS, Manipal in collaboration with the Institute of Dentistry, QMUL.