Jaipur : IIHMR University has commenced the
International Training Program on Transformational Leadership for Health System
Strengthening (TLHSS) under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation
(ITEC) Scheme of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
The two-week programme, being
held from June 29 to July 10, 2026, has brought together 19 healthcare
professionals from nine countries including Belarus, Bhutan, Fiji, Kenya,
Nepal, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, and Tanzania, to build leadership
capabilities and promote cross-border collaboration in healthcare.
The inaugural session was
presided over by Dr. P. R. Sodani, President, IIHMR University, who shared, “Healthcare
challenges today transcend national boundaries, making global collaboration and
visionary leadership more important than ever. The programme serves as an
international platform for participants to learn from India's healthcare
management practices while sharing experiences from their respective countries.
The initiative reflects India's growing role in fostering global partnerships
for strengthening health systems and advancing sustainable healthcare outcomes.”
Over the course of the programme,
participants will receive multidisciplinary training covering key domains
including health systems, health economics and financing, logistics and supply
chain management, pharmaceutical business environment, healthcare analytics,
artificial intelligence and machine learning, deep learning, implementation
science, brand building, pharmaceutical marketing, promotion of medical
devices, data visualization, R for Analytics, development studies, and the
Indian and global economy.
The programme is coordinated by
Ms. Kirti Agarwal, Assistant Professor and ITEC Coordinator, IIHMR University. By
bringing together healthcare professionals from diverse geographies, the university
aims to strengthen international cooperation, encourage the exchange of best
practices, and contribute to building future-ready health systems.