Overview

         The scope of MHLU is to conduct practice and policy-focused multidisciplinary research

and development activities, collaborating extensively with national and international institutes to generate robust evidence in health literacy. MHLU aspires to be a hub for research excellence, policy advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing meaningfully to the advancement of health literacy on a global scale. The unit aims to continuously learn, adapt, and engage with communities, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in health literacy studies.

Mission of the Centre: To be the most preferred unit for health literacy studies in India.

Objectives

• To carry out practice and policy-focused multi-disciplinary research and development activities in health literacy.
• To collaborate with national and international institutes to generate evidence on health literacy.

Consultancy Services

The Centre offers consultancy services for health literacy projects, including:

• Designing and conducting surveys

• Developing interventions for developing general and or specific health literacy

• Manuscript preparation

• General consultancy for health literacy-based events planning and execution

Note: Services may be provided on a project-specific basis. For queries regarding consultancy charges or formal collaboration, please contact the Centre Coordinator.

Coordinator:

Dr Usha Rani

Coordinator, MHLU, PSPH, MAHE, Manipal.

Email ID: mhlu.mahe@manipal.edu or  usha.rani@manipal.edu

Contact us:

Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal- 576104, Karnataka, India

Phone: +91-8202923157