AIIMS Nagpur, MUHS signs MoU to enhance research on Tribal health
Nashik: In a move to address the healthcare needs of tribal communities in Maharashtra, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Nagpur and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) Nashik have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
The initiatives under this MoU will focus on collaborative research to advance tribal health addressing key health issues like sickle cell disease, genetic disorders, infectious diseases, and other prevalent health concerns in tribal communities.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Dr Prashant P Joshi, Executive Director, AIIMS Nagpur, and Lt. Gen. Madhuri Kanitkar, Vice-Chancellor, MUHS, Nashik, Dr Sanjeev Chaudhary, professor and chair of the MUHS regional centre, and MUHS regional director Dr Kiran Tawalare.
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This partnership aims to address healthcare disparities and improve health outcomes for the tribal communities in Maharashtra as tribal populations in India often face significant health challenges due to geographical isolation, limited access to healthcare facilities, and socioeconomic disparities.
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