Vaishali Ingle

Experienced Ayurvedic professional with 15 years in rural and tribal healthcare, backed by a Master of Public Health in Health Administration and committed to improving health systems, addressing social determinants, and developing people-centric health policies for rural India's modern healthcare services.

• Routine Immunization (H&FW Training Centre, GoM) - Apr. 2018
• Navjat Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (H&FW Training Center, GoM) - Mar. 2021
• Universal Immunization Programme (Mission Indra- Dhanushya) (H&FW Training Center, GoM) - Feb. 2017
• Reorientation on Reproductive Maternal, Neonatal Child and Adolescent Health and Non-communicable Diseases (H&FW Training Center, GoM) - Dec. 2016
• Six steps for Sustainable Implementation of the National Action plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (WHO) - Jun. 2023
• Immunization VVM - Jun. 2023
• Global Nutrition Targets Tracking Tool (WHO)- Jan 2024

1. Family planning method-postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device (PPIUCD) and the right to reproductive health. Retrospective analysis of tribal women in Thane District who received JANANI SURAKSHA YOJNA (JSY) benefits, (Tata Institute of Social Sciences, 2024 )

2. Siddhakala Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Sangamner, MUHS, Nashik, Thesis on CHAKRAMARDA (CASSIA TORA): Compilation of the information regarding CHAKRAMARDA in Ayurvedic literature and modern pharmacological and clinical studies, 2005

• Trained 24 Kishori Tai for the Adolescent Health Programme
• Conducted training for 60 ASHAs on maternal child health services and Adult BCG.
• Provided Maternal Child Health Services to around 1000 women
• Reached approximately 280 children aged 0-6 years to provide nutritional services, aiming to reduce malnutrition
• Screened approximately 1175 referrals diagnosed for Non-communicable diseases.
• Participated in the Pulse Polio program, reaching out to remote and conflict-affected areas to maintain high vaccination coverage.

1. National Urban Health Mission- Karave UPHC Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation.

Skills and insights gained during the internship

· Engaged in urban healthcare delivery and community engagement

· Participated in health education, preventive services, and outreach programs.

· Investigated the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme

· Concentrated on TB service quality, accessibility, and ethical considerations.

· Increased understanding of public health challenges in urban settings

· Recognition of the importance of collaborative approaches for holistic healthcare delivery

· Highlights the significance of addressing healthcare disparities in urban areas

· Internship experience supports better health outcomes for marginalized communities

Research Project:

To Study the Implementation of The National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme and Ethical Consideration in Urban UPHC Karave.

2, Internship: Institute of Health Management- Ashish Gram Rachna Trust, Pachod, Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra .

Skills and insights gained during the internship:

· Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management among Adolescent Girls

· Gender Sensitization Initiatives

· Recognizing barriers to promoting gender equity in rural settings

· Skilled in literature reviews, research frameworks, and data analysis using SPSS and Stata SE 64 to formulate actionable recommendations.

· Profound understanding of community dynamics in rural settings

· Knowledge of NGO practices and government interventions related to public health

· Ability to extract meaningful insights from data analysis

· Formulating actionable recommendations based on research findings

· Driving effective health programs tailored to the needs of rural communities

· Leveraging skills and insights to improve public health outcomes

· Understanding the complex challenges faced by rural communities in accessing healthcare services.

· Contributing to the empowerment of rural communities in India

Research Project:

1. Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management - To study Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management among Adolescent girls under the primary health center in Jamkhed Sambhaji Nagar district of Maharashtra.

2. Gender Sensitization -To Study the gender equitable attitude and behaviour in sexual relationships, Reproductive health disease prevention, and domestic violence in the spouses of adolescent married girls and young men under Nander Primary Health Center at Paithan Block District Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra.

3, Internship: National Rural Health Mission- Zilha Parishad Aurangabad Rural Internship, Maharashtra.

Skills and insights gained during the internship:

· Evaluation and monitoring of all National Health programs

· Hands-on experience in applying Indian Public Health Standard (IPHS) recommendations.

· Learned about the operation of the National Quality Assurance Standard (NQAS) and Emergency Management Research Institute services (EMRI 108 services) at the block level.

· Emphasized the importance of community participation in strengthening the public health system

· Highlighted the role of engaging local populations in improving rural healthcare

· The internship promises to provide a comprehensive understanding of rural healthcare in India

· Equips with strategies necessary for improving rural healthcare delivery

Research project :

To study the logistics and functioning of the EMRI services at the Gangapur block level in Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar District.

1. Dr. Rahul Dongardiver

Zonal Coordinator - Neglected Tropical Diseases

World Health Organization (India).

Kanpur (UP) India.

Contact Info: Phone Number: +91 8668789088/+ 91 9935888395

Tel. No- 0512 2979930

dongardiver@who.int

2. Dr. Rakesh Chandra

Assistant Professor, Centre for Health Policy, Planning and Management, School of Health Systems Studies

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

Contact Info: +91 81789 20199 

Email Id: rakesh.chandra@tiss.edu

3. Dr. Saroj Shinde

Assistant Professor

 Department of Public Health 
MIT-WPU, Pune.

Contact Info: Phone Number +91 88550 76063

Email Id: saroj.shinde@mitwpu.edu.in