IIHMR University has launched 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.
Global Platform for Healthcare Leadership
The two-week programme, running from June 29 to July 10, 2026, has brought together 19 healthcare professionals from nine countries—Belarus, Bhutan, Fiji, Kenya, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, and Tanzania. Through this initiative, the university aims to strengthen leadership capabilities while fostering cross-border collaboration to build resilient health systems.
The inaugural session was chaired by Dr. P. R. Sodani, President, IIHMR University, who said, “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.”
Comprehensive Learning Experience
As per the press release, participants will undergo multidisciplinary training across a wide range of subjects, including health systems, health economics and financing, logistics and supply chain management, the pharmaceutical business environment, healthcare analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, deep learning, implementation science, brand building, pharmaceutical marketing, medical device promotion, data visualization, R for Analytics, development studies, and the Indian and global economy.
Strengthening Global Partnerships
Ms. Kirti Agarwal, Assistant Professor and ITEC Coordinator at IIHMR University, is coordinating the programme. By bringing together healthcare professionals from diverse regions, IIHMR University seeks to strengthen international partnerships, encourage the exchange of best practices, and contribute to developing future-ready health systems.