Hrishikesh Munshi

Scientist C

Email: munshih@nirrch.res.in
Phone: 022-24192174
Department: Clinical Research Laboratory

Research Interests

Women’s Health
Neglected Tropical Diseases
Tribal Health
Social Determinants of Health
Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Academic Background

Degree	Academic institute	Year
Master in Public Health	Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala	2020
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)	Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Nashik	2013

Professional Experience

Post held	Institute/Organization	From	To
Scientist C (Medical)	ICMR-NIRRCH, Mumbai	15.04.2024	Present
Scientist C (Medical)	Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU), Vani	27.11.2023	05.04.2024
Scientist C (Medical)	ICMR-NIRRCH, Mumbai	29.11.2021	28.10.2023
Scientist B (Medical)	ICMR-NIRRH, Mumbai	27.01.2021	26.10.2021
Public Health Fellow	Tata Trusts, Mumbai and SEARCH, Gadchiroli	14.11.2016	13.11.2017
Medical Officer	National Rural Health Mission, Maharashtra and SEARCH, Gadchiroli	23.02.2015	13.11.2016
General Practitioner, Wardha research project.	–	07.04.2013	25.12.2014

Awards & Achievements

Publications

Projects

Publications

Prevention and management of snakebite envenomation: Aqualitative study on perspectives and practices in Maharashtra and Odisha.

2024

Munshi H, Gavhande M, Bhad G, Mohanty B, Dash JP, Madavi K, Bansode M, Mohapatra A, Mahale SD, Pati S, Sachdeva G, Bawaskar HS, Gajbhiye RK.

Indian J Med Res. 2024. https://doi.org/10.25259/ijmr_1566_23

Determinants of Conception and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Endometriosis: A Longitudinal Study.

2024

Munshi H, Khan T, Khan S, DasMahapatra P, Balakrishnan S, Nirmala C, Das V, Kulkarni K, John BM, Majumdar A, Sowmini CV, Srivastava A, Khade K, Gajbhiye RK.

Reprod Sci. 2024 Apr 23. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43032-024-01569-w

Strengthening global snakebite data for WHO’s goal for 2030.

2024

Munshi H, Gajbhiye RK.

Lancet. 2024 Mar 9; https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(23)01698-7

Prioritizing the Health and Well-Being of the Indigenous Communities in India.

2024

Munshi H, Gajbhiye RK.

Asia Pac J Public Health. 2024 Mar;36(2-3):246-248. https://doi.org/10.1177/10105395231226298

National snakebite project on capacity building of health system on prevention and management of snakebite envenoming including its complications in selected districts of Maharashtra and Odisha in India: A study protocol.

2023

Gajbhiye RK, Chaaithanya IK, Munshi H, Prusty RK, Mahapatra A, Palo SK, Pati S, Yadav A, Bansode M, Shambharkar S, Madavi K, Bawaskar HS, Mahale SD

PLoS One 18(2): e0281809, 2023

National programme for prevention & control of snakebite in India: Key challenges & recommendations.

2023

Gajbhiye RK, Munshi H, Bawaskar HS.

Indian J Med Res doi: 10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_2424_22, 2023

Empowering Healthcare Systems and Communities for Snakebite Envenoming Control in India.

2023

Munshi H, Gajbhiye RK.

Asia Pac J Public Health. 2023 Nov;35(8):535-537. doi: 10.1177/10105395231206032

Addressing disparities and challenges in global health from an LMIC perspective.

2023

Munshi H, Gajbhiye RK.

Lancet. 2023 Jul 8;402(10396):102-103. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(23)01171-6.

Different impact of COVID-19 on symptomatic pregnant and postpartum women in low-income countries and low- and middle-income countries.

2023

Mahajan NN, Ansari M, Munshi H, More P, Gajbhiye RK.

Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2023 Sep;162(3):1110-1113 doi: 10.1002/ijgo.14934

National snakebite project on capacity building of health system on prevention and management of snakebite envenoming including its complications in selected districts of Maharashtra and Odisha in India: A study protocol.

2023

Gajbhiye RK, Chaaithanya IK, Munshi H, Prusty RK, Mahapatra A, Palo SK, Pati S, Yadav A, Bansode M, Shambharkar S, Madavi K, Bawaskar HS, Mahale SD.

PLoS One. 2023 Feb 17;18(2):e0281809. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281809 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281809

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on maternal and neonatal outcomes: A narrative review and evidence from the PregCovid registry.

2023

Zala S, Munshi H, Mahajan N, Surve S, Gajbhiye RK.

J Reprod Healthc Med 2023;4:2. doi: 10.25259/JRHM_11_2022

Facilitators & barriers for effective implementation of Dakshata programme to improve the quality of institutional maternal care in tribal blocks of Maharashtra.

2022

Munshi H, Patil AD, Kulkarni RN, Sanjay CL, Rasaily R, Thorat A, Tandon D, Begum S, Surve SV, Salvi N.

Indian J Med Res 156(2): 198-202, 2022

Name of Award	Awarding agency	Year
Copyright Title: Educational materials on Snakebite for Healthcare Workers and Community. Copyright no. 15866/2023-CO/L	Intellectual Property Rights Unit, Innovation & Translational Research Division, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi	2023
Membership	The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, London, United Kingdom	2023
Lifetime Membership	Indian Public Health Association, India	2023
Lifetime Membership	Epidemiological Foundation of India, India	2022
Gold medal in MPH (Highest CGPA)	Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India	2020
SCTIMST MPH Entrance Test All India Rank #2	Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India	2018
Full fee waiver and scholarship for MPH	Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India	2018
Winner, Pharmacology Quiz	Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Nashik, Maharashtra, India	2011

Project Title	Funding Agency	From	To
Utilizing the Model Rural Health Research Units to improve snakebite management through decentralized antivenom distribution models in India: An implementation research project. (International collaboration with Duke University, USA) Role: Co-PI	Department of Health Research	2024	2026
A situational analysis of the disease burden in the North Maharashtra Region. Role: Co-PI	MRHRU, Vani Core grant	2024	2025
A sequential, prospective meta-analysis to describe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the pregnancy and postpartum periods. (International collaboration with George Washington University, USA)	–	2023	2024
A study to investigate the burden, socio-economic determinants, pattern of hysterectomy at district, state and national level and compare the data of NFHS4 survey with NFHS5 survey. Role: Co-PI	–	2023	2024
Strengthening the Implementation of the National Leprosy Eradication Program in the Dindori block of Nashik District, India: An Operational Research Role: Co-PI	Submitted for funding to Leprosy Research Initiative, Netherlands	2024	2027
Strengthening implementation of antenatal screening and newborn management for Sickle Cell Disease at Rural Hospital, Vani Role: Co-I	Submitted for funding to Department of Biotechnology	2024	2026

Scientist C

Research Interests

Academic Background

Professional Experience

Awards & Achievements

Publications

Prevention and management of snakebite envenomation: Aqualitative study on perspectives and practices in Maharashtra and Odisha.

Determinants of Conception and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Endometriosis: A Longitudinal Study.

Strengthening global snakebite data for WHO’s goal for 2030.

Prioritizing the Health and Well-Being of the Indigenous Communities in India.

National snakebite project on capacity building of health system on prevention and management of snakebite envenoming including its complications in selected districts of Maharashtra and Odisha in India: A study protocol.

National programme for prevention & control of snakebite in India: Key challenges & recommendations.

Empowering Healthcare Systems and Communities for Snakebite Envenoming Control in India.

Addressing disparities and challenges in global health from an LMIC perspective.

Different impact of COVID-19 on symptomatic pregnant and postpartum women in low-income countries and low- and middle-income countries.

National snakebite project on capacity building of health system on prevention and management of snakebite envenoming including its complications in selected districts of Maharashtra and Odisha in India: A study protocol.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on maternal and neonatal outcomes: A narrative review and evidence from the PregCovid registry.

Facilitators & barriers for effective implementation of Dakshata programme to improve the quality of institutional maternal care in tribal blocks of Maharashtra.

Projects Ongoing