National Health Goals

  • Reduction of Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) to 32 per 1000 live births by 2017
  • Reduction of Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to 123 per 100,000 live births by 2017
  • Reduction of Total Fertility Rate (TFR) to 2.1 by 2017
  • Prevention and reduction of under-nutrition in children under 3 years to half of NFHS-3 (2005-2006) levels 27 per cent by 2017
  • Prevention and reduction of anemia among women aged 15-49 years to 28 percent by end of 2017
  • Raising child sex ratio in the 0-6 years age group from 914 to 950
  • Prevention and reduction of burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases (including mental illness) and injuries
  • Reduction of poor household’s out-of-pocket expenditure to 1.87 percent of GDP by the end of 2017
  • Reduce Tuberculosis annual incidence and mortality by half by the end of 2017
  • Reduce Leprosy prevalence to <1/10,000 population and incidence to zero in all districts by the end of 2017
  • Annual malaria incidence of <1/1,000 by the end of 2017
  • Microfilaria prevalence <1 percent in all districts by the end of 2017
  • Case fatality rate of Dengue <1 percent by the end of 2017
  • Containment of Chikungunya outbreaks by the end of 2017
  • Reduction in Japanese Encephalitis mortality by 30 percent by the end of 2017
  • Elimination of Kala-azar by 2015, that is <1 case per 10,000 population in all blocks
  • Reduce new infections of HIV/AIDS to zero and provide comprehensive care, support and treatment services to all who require it

Swasthyam (IAPSM e-Bulletin) – an Official Newsletter of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine

Established in 1974, the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) is a national-level professional organization committed to advancing public health. Operating as a "not for profit" entity, it boasts over 8000 members specializing in areas such as Preventive & Social Medicine, Community Medicine, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Management, Health Promotion, and Family Medicine. Officially registered under Society Act XXI 1860, IAPSM serves as a vital force in shaping health policies, advocating for medical education and research, and fostering a platform for the exchange of information among its diverse members.

The Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) remains steadfast in its commitment to actively promote a diverse array of activities within the realm of public health, aligning with both national and international goals. At the epicentre of these ongoing endeavours stands "Swasthyam," a meticulously curated quarterly Newsletter published by IAPSM. Serving as an informative chronicle, "Swasthyam" intricately captures and disseminates details on the various initiatives, events, and activities that unfold at the national level under the auspices of IAPSM.

This comprehensive Newsletter provides an invaluable platform for members and stakeholders to stay informed about pivotal conferences, impactful workshops, enriching training programs, and a spectrum of other noteworthy events meticulously organized by IAPSM. Beyond being a mere informational conduit, "Swasthyam" takes pride in its role as a dynamic showcase, shedding light on the remarkable achievements and substantive contributions made by IAPSM members within the expansive field of preventive and social medicine.

Newsletter Details:

Name: Swasthyam (IAPSM e-Bulletin) – an Official Newsletter of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine
Format: Newsletter
Starting year of publication: 2023
Language: English
Frequency: Quarterly
Publisher: Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine
Editor-in-chief: Dr Krupal J Joshi

Editorial board

Editor in Chief

Name: Dr. Krupal J Joshi
Designation Newsletter : Editor in Chief
Official Designation: Associate Professor
Department: Department of Community & Family Medicine
Affiliation: All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rajkot, Gujarat 360006
Profile Link: https://aiimsrajkot.edu.in/dr-krupalj
Email (Institutional): chiefeditor@iapsm.org
Email (Personal): dr.krupaljoshi@gmail.com
Mobile: +91 9974872609
ORCID ID: 0000-0003-1800-298X

Editor

Name: Dr. Bhautik Modi
Designation Newsletter : Editor
Official Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Community & Family Medicine
Affiliation: All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rajkot, Gujarat 360006
Profile Link: https://www.aiimsrajkot.edu.in/dr-bhautikm
Email (Institutional): editor@iapsm.org
Email (Personal): dr.bhautikmodi@gmail.com
Mobile: +91 9725038456
ORCID ID: 0002-4227-0354

Associate Editors

Name: Dr. Hetal Koringa
Designation Newsletter : Associate Editor
Official Designation: Professor
Department: C.U.Shah medical college and hospital, Surendranagar 363001
Affiliation: All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rajkot, Gujarat 360006
Profile Link: https://www.cusmc.org/faculty/32/Community_Medicine
Email (Institutional): hetal.koringa@cusmc.org
Email (Personal): Koringahetal1@gmail.com
Mobile: +91 9033152617
ORCID ID: 0000-0003-3830-1290

Name: Dr. Dhruvendra Pandey
Designation Newsletter : Associate Editor
Official Designation: Associate Professor
Department: Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Ratlam (M.P.)
Profile Link: https://www.gmcratlam.org/files/faculty.pdf
Email (Institutional): dhruvendra.pandey@mp.gov.in
Email (Personal): pandit.dhruv06@gmail.com
Mobile: +91 8269075295
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-6791-9447

Name: Dr. Ratnesh Sinha
Designation Newsletter : Associate Editor
Official Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Community Medicine
Affiliation: Manipal Tata Medical College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Profile Link: https://www.manipal.edu/mtmc-jamshedpur/department-faculty/faculty-list/dr--ratnesh----department-of-community-medicine--manipal-academy/_jcr_content.html
Email (Institutional): ratnesh.mtmc@manipal.edu
Email (Personal): ratnesh2806@gmail.com
Mobile: +91 9934115236
ORCID ID: 0000-0003-1788-5952

Name: Dr. Pentapati Siva Santosh Kumar
Designation Newsletter : Associate Editor
Official Designation: Senior Resident
Department: Department of Community & Family Medicine
Affiliation: All India Institute of Medical Sciences Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh 522503
Profile Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=xtuTOikAAAAJ&hl=en
Email (Institutional): siva.pentapati@stjohns.in
Email (Personal): santoshpentapati1991@gmail.com
Mobile: +91 8332876034
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-6827-6527

Newsletter Publisher Address:

Secretariate - Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine(IAPSM)
Department of Community Medicine, IIMSR Medical College, Badnapur, Dist. Jalna – 431 202 Maharashtra, India

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