New Delhi, Dec 24: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, hosted a regional capacity-building workshop under the SARANSH (Systematic Reviews and Networking Support in Health) program, aimed at advancing evidence-based healthcare practices in northern India. as reported by ANI.
Organized in collaboration with the Department of Health Research (DHR) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the five-day event brought together medical professionals from seven northern states and union territories, including Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
The SARANSH program, a flagship initiative of the DHR, seeks to enhance regional capabilities in conducting systematic reviews, a vital tool for synthesizing clinical research and informing policy decisions. The workshop was inaugurated by AIIMS Director Prof. M Srinivas, alongside Dean of Academics Prof. KK Verma and Associate Dean of Research Prof. Govind Makharia.
Participants received hands-on training in systematic review methodologies, covering topics such as framing research questions, conducting literature searches, assessing evidence quality, and applying statistical techniques. Experts from AIIMS, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and DHR led the sessions, offering practical insights into conducting systematic reviews to address healthcare challenges.
The program also emphasized building a network of skilled professionals and promoting collaboration between clinical facilities and research institutions across the region. Participants praised the workshop as a much-needed initiative to strengthen India’s healthcare research ecosystem.
With its focus on bridging the gap between research and practice, the SARANSH workshop reaffirms the government’s commitment to bolstering healthcare innovation.
The success of the SARANSH workshop sets the stage for similar initiatives nationwide, aligning with India’s goal of achieving excellence in healthcare delivery through robust research and evidence-based practices.
