Cochrane India Network launches in online event

Cochrane is pleased to announce the launch of a new network of institutions from across India that will promote evidence-informed health care and policy in the country.TheCochrane India Network launched in an online event today featuring keynotes from prominent national and international presenters, including the Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research Dr Balram Bhargav; Dr Vinod Paul who is a member of NITI Aayog; WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan and Cochrane ’s Editor in Chief Karla Soares-Weiser. Presentations from each of the affiliate institutions followed, and the event concluded with plenary sessions related to resources available for contributors of the Network. The Cochrane India Network is chaired by Dr. Meenu Singh and Dr. Anju Pradhan Sinha, and comprised of teams from nine affiliate institutions, including:  All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New DelhiChristian Medical College VelloreIndia Council of Medical Research, New DelhiIndian Institute of Public Health, HyderabadInstitute of Dental Sciences, BhubaneshwarKing George ’s Medical University, LucknowManipal Academy of Higher Education, ManipalPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, ChandigarhTata Memorial Centre, MumbaiThe Network Affiliates each have their own strategic plan with Cochrane activities they wish to implement. Activities vary from training in the use of Cochrane systematic reviews, sharing information about new reviews published by Cochran...
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