By: IPP Bureau
Last updated : July 29, 2026 2:38 pm
Evidence-based online course aims to improve health literacy and raise awareness about adult immunisation in India
The Healthy Indian Project (THIP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Association of Community and Family Medicine (IACFM) to develop an evidence-based Digital Patient Education Programme on adult vaccination, with the aim of improving health literacy and strengthening awareness of preventive immunisation among adults.
The collaboration seeks to address one of the most neglected aspects of preventive healthcare in India. While childhood immunisation has achieved significant progress, awareness and uptake of adult vaccines—including those for influenza, pneumococcal disease, shingles and hepatitis B—remain limited.
THIP, a preventive healthcare engagement platform and a member of the World Health Organization's Vaccine Safety Net (VSN), develops structured digital learning programmes through its THIP Academy in collaboration with medical associations, hospitals and healthcare experts.
Under the partnership, IACFM will serve as the Knowledge Partner, providing scientific guidance, academic oversight and clinical expertise to ensure the programme aligns with current evidence and public health recommendations. THIP Academy will be responsible for instructional design, multilingual digital learning, patient engagement, interactive assessments and nationwide delivery through its Digital Patient Education Platform.
The self-paced Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) will feature expert-led video lectures, practical guidance, interactive assessments and downloadable educational resources, making evidence-based information on adult vaccination more accessible to patients and caregivers across India.
The programme is also designed to encourage informed discussions between patients and healthcare professionals, improve confidence in adult vaccination recommendations and evaluate learning outcomes through structured pre-course and post-course assessments.
Dr. Ria Roy, President, Indian Association of Community and Family Medicine (IACFM), said, "Adult vaccination remains an under-recognized component of the 'life course' approach of health despite overwhelming scientific evidence supporting its benefits. Through this collaboration with THIP, we hope to make the knowledge regarding recommended adult vaccines more accessible, in order to strengthen public awareness and encourage informed decision-making."
Sudipta Sengupta, CEO, The Healthy Indian Project, added, "Our objective is to improve health literacy, strengthen patient engagement and evaluate learning outcomes that contribute towards better preventive healthcare. We are delighted to partner with IACFM to develop a programme that can help more Indians understand the importance of adult vaccination throughout life."