Centre for Public Health and Social Well-Being
The Centre for Public Health and Social Well-Being (CPHS) advances healthier communities by addressing environmental and social health challenges. Through research, awareness, and partnerships, the Centre promotes preventive care, equitable healthcare access, and resilience by connecting science, policy, and community action.
Environmental Health and Pollution
Impacts
Understanding the health effects of air and water pollution, industrial emissions, and urban stressors on vulnerable populations.
Climate Change and Health
Resilience
Promoting adaptive strategies for managing heatwaves, floods, vector-borne diseases, and other climate-sensitive health issues.
Preventive Healthcare and Community Awareness
Strengthening primary health systems, awareness, and early response mechanisms in rural and peri-urban regions.
Nutrition, Water, and Sanitation
Addressing the intersections of food security, nutrition, and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) for improving holistic wellbeing.
Social Protection and Equity
Enhancing inclusion, gender sensitivity, and social welfare measures to reduce health inequalities.
Environmental Health and Pollution Impacts
Understanding the health effects of air and water pollution, industrial emissions, and urban stressors on vulnerable populations.
Climate Change and Health Resilience
Promoting adaptive strategies for managing heatwaves, floods, vector-borne diseases, and other climate-sensitive health issues.
Preventive Healthcare and Community Awareness
Strengthening primary health systems, awareness, and early response mechanisms in rural and peri-urban regions.
Nutrition, Water, and
Sanitation
Addressing the intersections of food security, nutrition, and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) for improving holistic wellbeing.
Social Protection and Equity
Enhancing inclusion, gender sensitivity, and social welfare measures to reduce health inequalities.
About the Program
The Centre for Public Health and Social Well-Being (CPHS) addresses the vital link between environment, health, and social development. It works to strengthen the capacity of communities and institutions to respond to the growing health challenges arising from climate variability, air and water pollution, and socio-economic disparities.
Through an integrated approach combining research, awareness, and partnerships, the Centre promotes equitable access to healthcare, preventive health measures, and social resilience. It serves as a bridge between science, policy, and community action, helping people live healthier, more informed, and more dignified lives.
Significance of the Program
India’s rapid urbanization, environmental degradation, and climate extremes are increasingly shaping the nation’s health landscape. Bihar, with its dense population and high exposure to climatic and environmental stresses, faces multiple health burdens—ranging from vector-borne and water-borne diseases to heat-related illnesses and malnutrition.
The Centre for Public Health and Social Well-Being (CPHS) responds to these complex challenges by promoting preventive health systems, environmental health literacy, and stronger institutional collaborations. Its initiatives align with the National Health Mission (NHM), National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH), and state efforts to strengthen public health infrastructure and community-based care.
Ongoing Projects & Activities
Community Health Awareness Campaigns
Conducting field programs to sensitize communities on pollution exposure, heat stress, and the prevention of vector-borne diseases like dengue and malaria.
Strengthening Preventive Healthcare
Partnering with hospitals, local health institutions, and government departments to enhance early detection, preventive services, and outreach.
Research on Environmental Change and Health
Investigating the links between climate variability, nutrition, and health outcomes among vulnerable groups such as women, children, and informal workers.
Capacity Building and Policy Support
Providing technical inputs and advocacy to integrate environmental health considerations into local planning and governance.
Future Roadmap
Community Health Surveillance
Establishing a Community Environmental Health Observatory for real-time data on air, water, and climate-related health risks.
Youth Health Literacy
Launching School and Youth Health Programs to build awareness on hygiene, nutrition, and environmental responsibility.
Risk Indexing
Developing Health and Climate Vulnerability Indices to guide local policy and preparedness.
Health Partnerships
Promoting multi-stakeholder partnerships between academia, health professionals, and government bodies for collaborative interventions.
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