Prasanna School of Public Health (PSPH), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal organised a Faculty Development Programme - Workshop on Health Policy on Friday, August 22, 2025 (09:00 to 16:30 hours IST) in the Lecture Hall 61, PSPH.

Introduction:

The role of health policy in public health is critical. It shapes national, state, and local health strategies, programs, and projects that impact health outcomes. A working knowledge of health policy is vital for every public health professional.

It was a guided workshop tailored for any PSPH faculty member interested in expanding their expertise in this important area.

Agenda Highlights:

This workshop covered:

• Policy development, processes, cycles, and analyses in detail
• Implementation and evaluation
• Related topics including health systems, regulations, policy briefs, legislation, advocacy, pharmaceutical companies, economics, and media insights