State Health Systems Resource Centre - Kerala (SHSRC-K)
Mission
To strengthen Kerala's health systems by providing high-quality technical support, fostering evidence-based decision-making, and addressing on-the-ground challenges. The aim is to:
- Conduct cutting-edge research to inform and shape health policies and programs.
- Assess ground realities and identify challenges in program implementation to drive practical and effective solutions.
- Build the capacity of health systems at all levels to ensure efficient and equitable service delivery.
- Evaluate and monitor health interventions to measure their impact and effectiveness.
- Facilitate collaboration with academic institutions, research organizations, and other stakeholders to promote innovation and knowledge sharing.
- Leverage data, technology, and evidence-based approaches to improve health outcomes and ensure sustainable development.
Vision
- To emerge as a leading centre of excellence in Health Policy Systems Research and innovation, driving transformative change for strengthening health systems and improving the health and well-being of the people of Kerala
The State Health Systems Resource Centre, Kerala (SHSRC-K), was established in 2008-09 as a dedicated technical support organization under the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Kerala. Modelled after the National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), New Delhi, SHSRC-K plays a pivotal role in strengthening the state’s health systems by providing expert guidance on formulating and implementing effective health policies and strategies. Recognizing its growing impact and potential, the Government of Kerala granted SHSRC-K autonomous status in 2013-14. This enabled the organization to expand its mandate with a stronger focus on evidence generation, facilitating the delivery of regular policy and strategic advice while mobilizing technical assistance to address critical health system challenges. Today, SHSRC-K serves as a trusted advisor to the government, fostering innovation and evidence-based approaches to improve public health outcomes across Kerala.
Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC SHSRC-K)
The Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC SHSRC-K) is an independent body constituted according to the ICMR’s National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical and Health Research involving Human Participants 2017 and the New Drugs and Control Trials Rules 2019 to ensure adherence to the highest ethical standards of biomedical research. The IEC reviews all submitted biomedical/social/HPSR research proposal and monitors the conduct of the research to ensure it is done ethically. Guidelines to be followed while submitting research proposals to IEC are given below.
IEC PAYMENT
Account holder name : IEC SHSRC-K
Account Number : 7397086485
Bank : Indian Bank
Branch : Thycaud, Trivandrum
Branch IFSC Code : IDIB000T021
KSIHFW Campus, Thycaud
Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala 695014
shsrckerala@gmail.com, shsrckerala@shsrc.kerala.gov.in