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Advancing Global Health Through Strategic Collaborations

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Introduction

JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER) is committed to advancing Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG-3), which focuses on ensuring Good Health and Well-being for all. As part of this commitment, JSS AHER has developed extensive national and international collaborations aimed at improving healthcare outcomes, promoting research, and enhancing education and training across various healthcare fields. These partnerships span diverse areas, including pharmacovigilance, clinical research, traditional medicine, oncology, genetics, and community health.

Through strategic collaborations with prominent institutions such as the World Health Organization (WHO), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Maastricht University, and various research centers and hospitals, JSS AHER has significantly contributed to advancing healthcare services, improving the safety and efficacy of treatments, and fostering better health practices at both local and global levels.

This report highlights the key collaborations, training initiatives, and research outputs driven by JSS AHER in support of SDG-3. By focusing on improving healthcare accessibility, promoting health education, and ensuring safe and effective treatments, JSS AHER is making substantial progress towards achieving Good Health and Well-being for all, in line with the global health agenda.

Advancing Global Health Through Strategic Collaborations

National Collaborations for SDG-3

  1. Southern Regional Resource Centre for Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI)
    • Focus: Regional pharmacovigilance training for Southern India in partnership with the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission.
    • Contribution to SDG-3: Enhances drug safety monitoring and reduces adverse drug reactions (ADR) through comprehensive training programs for healthcare professionals across Southern India. This contributes to improving patient safety and the effectiveness of treatment regimens.
  2. Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) Approved Training Centre
    • Focus: Specialized pharmacy practice training for faculty from Indian pharmacy institutions at JSS Hospital, Mysuru.
    • Contribution to SDG-3: Provides faculty members with advanced training in pharmacy practice, empowering them to provide better healthcare education and improve clinical pharmacy services across India, thereby strengthening the healthcare delivery system.
  3. Karnataka State Pharmacy Council (KSPC) & All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD)
    • Focus: Community pharmacist training in Mysuru to enhance pharmacy services.
    • Contribution to SDG-3: Equips community pharmacists with the skills needed to offer quality healthcare services, including medication counseling, health screenings, and disease prevention, thus improving overall healthcare access and outcomes in local communities.
  4. National Collaborations JSS AHER collaborates with several prestigious institutions across India in research and clinical healthcare services:
    • Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Centre (AMC), Southern Regional Resource Centre: Enhances pharmacovigilance in the Southern region by monitoring and managing adverse drug reactions.
    • Himalaya Drug Company, Bengaluru: Works on improving traditional medicine practices through evidence-based research.
    • Triphase Pharmaceuticals, Bengaluru: Focuses on pharmaceutical advancements for better healthcare solutions.
    • Narayana Health, Bengaluru: Partners for collaborative research in clinical health, especially in oncology.
    • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO): Collaborates on health-related research for defence personnel and general public welfare.
    • CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru: Partners in research on food safety and nutrition.
    • National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar: Focuses on forensic sciences and healthcare law to improve safety and healthcare systems.

International Collaborations for SDG-3

JSS AHER’s international collaborations focus on enhancing global health outcomes through joint research, training, and healthcare initiatives:

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)
    • Focus: Vaccine safety under WHO’s Global Vaccine Safety Initiative.
    • Contribution to SDG-3: By collaborating with WHO, JSS AHER contributes to global vaccine safety monitoring, ensuring vaccines are safe and effective in preventing diseases, thus advancing public health and well-being globally.
  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA
    • Focus: Collaborative research in immunology and genetics.
    • Contribution to SDG-3: The partnership with NIH fosters groundbreaking research in immunology and genetics, improving disease prevention and treatment strategies.
  3. Maastricht University, Netherlands
    • Focus: Cross-institutional research projects.
    • Contribution to SDG-3:Collaborates on clinical and public health research that aims to enhance healthcare systems and promote better health outcomes globally.
  4. Texas Southern University, USA
    • Focus: Academic collaboration, research exchanges, and training programs.
    • Contribution to SDG-3: Provides platforms for faculty and student exchanges, fostering a global exchange of knowledge in medical and healthcare sciences.
  5. Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences, Malaysia
    • Focus:Joint research in healthcare and life sciences.
    • Contribution to SDG-3: Strengthens research in healthcare and life sciences, contributing to advancements in medical treatments and technologies for better health outcomes.
  6. Genomic Medicine Foundation, UK
    • Focus:Genetic research and data-sharing initiatives.
    • Contribution to SDG-3: Focuses on genomic research to improve understanding of genetic diseases, contributing to better diagnostics and personalized treatment strategies.

Regional Research Sites in Mysuru

JSS AHER’s partnerships with healthcare facilities in Mysuru contribute to enhancing local healthcare services and research initiatives:

  • JSS Hospital, Mysuru
  • Asha Kiran AIDS/HIV Care Centre, Mysuru
  • Bharath Hospital & Institute of Oncology, Mysuru
  • Narayana Multispecialty Hospital, Mysuru
  • Manipal Hospital, Mysuru
  • Apollo Hospital, Mysuru

Contribution to SDG-3:These hospitals are crucial partners in conducting clinical research and improving healthcare access, particularly in the areas of oncology, infectious diseases, and multi-specialty care. They serve as sites for advanced treatment, diagnosis, and preventive healthcare measures that benefit the local population.

Community Pharmacies in Mysuru

JSS AHER partners with numerous community pharmacies in Mysuru to provide essential healthcare services:

  • Sinchana Medicals
  • Shivananda Medicals
  • Kumar Medicals
  • Samudaya Pharmacy
  • Chinmayi Medicals
  • Health Plus Pharmacy
  • Sri Sai Medicals
  • Bhargavi Medicals
  • Lakshmi Medicals
  • Krishna Medicals
  • Ganga Medicals
  • Anugraha Medicals
  • Venkateshwara Medicals
  • Sri Ganesh Medicals

Contribution to SDG-3: These pharmacies play a vital role in providing preventive care, medication management, health education, and screenings. They serve as critical points of access for healthcare services in the community, helping to reduce health disparities and improve the overall health of the population.