Author: NPHF
Workshop On: “Enhancing Knowledge on Evidence Generation in Nursing Practice”
Discussion about FHEN Project with Danish Team
15th Annual General Meeting
Nepal Public Health Foundation hosted its 15th Annual General Meeting on September 20, 2024, with the esteemed presence of Honorable Ms. Bimala Ghimire, Vice President of the National Assembly, as the Chief Guest. The event was marked by heartfelt moments as Dr. Suniti Acharya, Senior Pediatrician and Board Member of Nepal Public Health Foundation, and Dr. Yogendra Pradhan, Former Senior Public Health Expert at NIHS, were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards. Both recipients shared their decades of experience, inspiring all present with their dedication to the nation’s healthcare sector.
Seminar on “Understanding Research Priorities Related to Health SDGs in Nepal”
Nepal Public Health Foundation organized a seminar on 20th September 2024, under The Global Health Network Project titled “Understanding Research Priorities Related to Health SDGs in Nepal.” The event brought together leading experts from various health sectors to share their insights on different health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The seminar aimed to identify key research priorities in relation to these health SDGs, encouraging collaboration and progress toward achieving these global goals in Nepal.
Dr. Meghnath Dhimal, Chief and Senior Research Officer at the Nepal Health Research Council, led the discussion on the Environmental Health theme. Dr. Swaraj Rajbhandari, a Senior Obstetrician and Gynecologist, contributed his expertise on the Maternal and Neonatal Health theme. Dr. Janak Koirala, Professor of Medicine and Infectious Disease, shared his knowledge on the theme of Infectious Diseases. For the theme of Mental Health and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Prof. Dr. Jagadish Prasad Agrawal, Former Dean of the Institute of Medicine, offered valuable insights, while Dr. Puspa Prasad Sharma, Professor and Chair of Psychiatry at KIST Medical College, specifically addressed the Mental Health theme. Dr. Akritee Pokharel, Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacology, rounded out the panel with her expertise on the Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety theme.
Meeting With the Zite Team
Nepal Public Health Foundation had a valuable meeting with the Zite team to share our experience with their software for the ENDLINE survey titled “Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Among Farmers and Stakeholders Regarding Pesticide Use and Its Health Effects in Chitwan District,” part of the Farming Health and Environment Nepal project.
Discussion meeting with Hon. Bimala Ghimire, Vice Chairperson of the House of Representatives
Nepal Public Health Foundation (NPHF) had a fruitful discussion meeting with Hon. Bimala Ghimire, Vice Chairperson of the House of Representatives, at Singha Durbar, focusing on the project ‘Reducing Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Rates in an Eco-Ethnographically Diverse Kapilvastu District of Lumbini Province through a Community-Engaged, Digitalized Comprehensive Continuum of Care.’ in the presence of NPHF Founding and Executive Chair Dr. Mahesh Kumar Maskey and Founding Member Dr. Swaraj Rajbhandari, highlighting efforts to improve maternal and neonatal health of Kapilvastu district.
Discussion Meeting with dignitaries at Singha Durbar about Reducing MMR and NMR in Kapilvastu District
A discussion meeting on the project “Reducing MMR and NMR in Kapilvastu District” was held at Singha Durbar, attended by several esteemed guests including the Vice Chair of the National Assembly, Hon. Bimala Ghimire, and other notable figures such as Hon. Kamala Devi Pant, Hon. Dr. Anjan Shakya, Hon. Sabitri Malla, Hon. Bhuban Bahadur Sunar, Hon. Bandev Gautam, Dr. R.P. Biccha (Member of the National Planning Commission), Dr. Dipendra Raman Singh, Dr. Bikash Devkota (Additional Health Secretary of MoHP), Dr. Gehanath Baral (Chairman of NHRC), and Dr. Rajesh Pandav (WHO Representative to Nepal). The discussion was initiated by Dr. Mahesh Kumar Maskey, founding chair and executive chief of NPHF. The meeting was highly productive with positive responses.
For more details about the meeting, please visit the link below.
https://maitrinews.com/2024/08/25/121361
Session on the Qualitative Research Study Methodology
Staffs and interns at Nepal Public Health Foundation attended a two-day session on the qualitative research study methodology by Dr. Aditi Sharma Research Scientist at Research in Child Health Lab, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University. The session was highly informative and interactive, with staff engaging in insightful discussions and practical exercises to deepen their understanding of qualitative research methods.
Discussion Meeting with Dr. Anand Ballabh Joshi
Nepal Public Health Foundation had a productive discussion meeting with Dr. Anand Ballabh Joshi from the Public Health and Infectious Disease Research Center PHIDReC. As an expert in epidemiology, infectious diseases, vector-borne and communicable diseases, and health research, his insights were invaluable. It was a pleasure having him at our office.
Discussion between NPHF, One Heart Nepal and Medic Nepal
We at the Nepal Public Health Foundation were honored to welcome Dr. Niraj Kumar Nakarmi and Dr. Jagannath Bista from Medic Nepal, along with Dr. Surya Bhatta from One Heart Nepal, and Dr. Swaraj Rajbhandari for an insightful and enriching discussion. Their presence and expertise significantly contributed to our ongoing efforts in enhancing our initiatives on Maternal and Neonatal Health.
Nepal Public Health Foundation 15th Lecture Series
Nepal Public Health Foundation (NPHF) successfully organized the 15th NPHF Lecture Series on June 30, 2024. We were deeply honored to have Dr. Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav, the esteemed WHO Representative to Nepal, as our keynote speaker.
Dr. Pandav graciously shared his valuable insights on the topic “Lagging Investment in Public Health: ‘Health for All’ Remains an Elusive Goal.” Dr. Pandav’s remarkable contributions to public health have been a source of inspiration for many.
