National Institute of Health and Family Welfare
Government organization in New Delhi, India
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The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) is an autonomous, apex technical institute under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).[1][2] The Institute focuses on training and research in the fields of public health, health administration and management.[3]
| Founded | 9 March 1977 |
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| Headquarters | Munirka, New Delhi |
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| Coordinates | 28.55°N 77.17°E |
Parent organisation | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Website | nihfw |
History
Roles and Functions
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NIHFW conducts training program for healthcare professionals including in-service training. It also conducts the Foundation Training Program (FTP) for the newly joined Central Health Service (CHS) officers.[6][7][8]
NIHFW also conducts post-graduate education courses such as MD in Community Health Administration (CHA), Post-graduate Diploma in Health Administration (DHA), Post-graduate Diploma in Public Health Management (PGDPHM), Masters of Public Health (MPH) and Ph.D. Programme.[9]
NIHFW also hosts National Cold-Chain and Vaccine Management Resource Centre for capacity building of Cold-Chain technicians involved in Universal Immunization Programme (UIP).[3]