About the Session

Public health in India has achieved significant progress over the past decades,largely through biomedical and technical expertise that has strengthened health systems and improved outcomes. Yet, deep-rooted inequities in access and opportunity continue to shape who benefits from these advances and who remains at the margins.

In this session, Mayur Trivedi will explore how India can build a more equitable and people-centred public health system,one that blends technical competence with a strong commitment to social justice. The discussion will celebrate achievements, critically reflect on the persistent challenges of poverty and systemic inequities, and re-imagine what it means to put the ​“public” back into public health.

Bevin Vinay will join the conversation as discussant, offering insights on how rethinking education, research, and policy can prepare the next generation of public health professionals to engage meaningfully with these challenges.

Why Attend

This webinar invites participants to reflect on how the future of public health can be rooted in India’s social, economic, and cultural realities while remaining focused on those most in need. It offers a compelling look at how education and practice can come together to create a fairer, more inclusive health system.

Who Should Attend

Students, recent graduates and professionals interested in public health, healthcare systems, and social development; educators, researchers, and policymakers engaged with issues of health equity and social justice; and anyone curious about how health systems can better serve the most vulnerable.

This session will be particularly relevant for those exploring the Master of Public Health (MPH) programme at Azim Premji University, designed to prepare graduates for impactful work across research, policy, and practice.

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