Archive · 18 Jul 2026
PHFI-IPHS Expands to Meet Public Health Demand
India needs more trained public health professionals to keep up with the growing healthcare needs.
The PHFI-IPHS, which used to be called the Indian Institute of Public Health, is working to train these professionals.
They offer different programs like Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration.
The government and private sector are both investing in healthcare, but there aren't enough trained people to manage these investments.
PHFI-IPHS is trying to fix this by teaching students about health policy, data science, and how to manage healthcare systems.
They have campuses in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Bhubaneswar.
This will help India have a stronger healthcare system in the future.
India needs over 45,000 more public health professionals to meet growing healthcare demands.
PHFI-IPHS offers multidisciplinary programs including Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration.
The institution focuses on epidemiology, health policy, data science, and management to prepare professionals for leadership roles.
PHFI-IPHS has campuses in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Bhubaneswar to strengthen India's public health capacity.
The government and private sector are investing in healthcare infrastructure, but there is a shortage of trained professionals to manage these investments.
- Who
- PHFI-IPHS (Public Health Foundation of India - Institute of Public Health Sciences)
- What
- Expanding public health workforce through multidisciplinary education and training
- When
- Recognized as a Deemed-to-be University in 2026
- Where
- Campuses in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Bhubaneswar
- Why
- To address the shortage of trained public health professionals and meet growing healthcare demands
Government and Public Health Institutions
Private Sector and Healthcare Providers
Investment in Healthcare Infrastructure
Government and Public Health Institutions
The government is investing heavily in healthcare infrastructure through initiatives like Ayushman Bharat and the Digital Health Mission.
Private Sector and Healthcare Providers
Private sector investments in healthcare infrastructure have also increased significantly, but there is a need for more trained professionals to manage these investments.
Training and Education
Government and Public Health Institutions
PHFI-IPHS is focusing on multidisciplinary education and practical training to prepare the next generation of public health professionals.
Private Sector and Healthcare Providers
Private healthcare providers emphasize the need for more trained professionals to manage the growing healthcare demands and new technologies.
- Institution
- PHFI-IPHS (formerly Indian Institute of Public Health)
- Current Demand
- Over 45,000 additional public health professionals needed
- Programmes Offered
- Master of Public Health, Master of Health Administration, MSc in One Health, MSc in Digital Health & Data Science
- Campuses
- Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar
- Key Focus Areas
- Epidemiology, health policy, data science, behavioural sciences, management, implementation research
- Recognition
- Recognized as a Deemed-to-be University under the Ministry of Education’s Distinct Category of the UGC Regulations
- Legacy
- Two-decade legacy of the Public Health Foundation of India