International Journal of Health Systems and Implementation Research

The current issue of the International Journal of Health Systems and Implementation Research, unveils a diverse array of subjects having an important bearing on healthcare services and policies that are crucial to the overall health and well-being of the society. The editorial titled ‘Importance of GHG Accounting: A Public Health Imperative in Climate Action’, explores the potential and significance of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting in promoting climate action and public health, through emission reduction and disease prevention.
The perspective shared in view point on vaccination coverage and inequalities in India (2011-2024) sheds light on the glaring contrasts in vaccination rates among various regions and social classes in India, underlining the necessity for targeted interventions to bridge these inequalities. The review article on India's public policy guidelines and programs for the welfare of its senior citizens delves into the hurdles faced by the ageing community in India, evaluating current policies and advocating for innovative strategies to cater to the increasing demands of more than 138 million senior citizens. A short review on conflict management in healthcare settings, emphasizes the significance of identifying and managing conflicts that frequently arise in the intricate healthcare setting. One of the original articles on epidemiological investigation of acute diarrheal disease outbreak in Chhattisgarh, examines a recent outbreak linked to contaminated water in rural area of Chhattisgarh state, stressing the urgency of improved hygiene and water safety through effective water surveillance. Another original article highlights the stakeholder’s perception of digital payment in a public hospital in India and uncovers the obstacles for the low usage of digital payments due to hesitancy and related challenges. The study suggests incentivizing digital payments, and marketing them as a part of inclusive financial growth. Another original research focuses on the needs assessment of trolleys for optimized patient flow in the outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital in India.  It highlights the use of tracking mechanisms with the use of CCTV and artificial intelligence so that the availability of existing trolleys can be tracked for smoother patient care. The last original article of this issue focuses on identifying the prevalence and correlates of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) among students delves into GERD among undergraduate students in a North Indian city. Lifestyle modifications are recommended by the authors in the form of removal of risk factors among students to maintain healthy patterns and balance between study & life.