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15th Annual General Meeting

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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”

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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.

Breakfast Meeting: Dr. Meghnath Dhimal’s Presentation on Health Research Priority Setting and SDG Alignment in Nepal

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On September 15, 2024, Nepal Public Health Foundation hosted a breakfast meeting that featured a presentation by Dr. Meghnath Dhimal, Senior Research Officer at the Nepal Health Research Council. The event gathered notable figures for discussions centered around Dr. Dhimal’s presentation, which provided valuable insights into health research priority setting and the alignment of health policies in Nepal with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The presentation also highlighted strategies for advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC), strengthening health systems, and addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Meeting With the Zite Team

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

 

Gratitude to Dr. Badri Raj Pandey for His Exceptional Contributions to Nepal Public Health Foundation

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We, Nepal Public Health Foundation team would like to extend our heartfelt and sincere gratitude to Dr. Badri Raj Pandey for his invaluable effort, contribution, and guidance as our Advisor since the foundation’s inception. His unwavering dedication, support, and commitment have been instrumental in our journey, shaping the path of our organization’s success and growth.

Dr. Badri Raj Pandey, a revered pediatrician and esteemed public health expert, has devoted nearly six decades to enhancing healthcare in Nepal, leading numerous significant health initiatives. His leadership in national polio eradication committees and founding pivotal health organizations such as Nepal Eye Hospital and Nepal Pediatric Society underscore his significant contributions. During his distinguished government tenure from 1959 to 1988, he played pivotal roles in developing Nepal’s first health plan and extending essential services to remote regions, leaving an indelible legacy of health equity and innovation.

We deeply appreciate his continued involvement and steadfast encouragement.

FHEN Annual Review Program

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The Farming, Health and Environment Nepal (FHEN) Phase III project, a collaboration between Nepal Public Health Foundation (NPHF) and International Centre for Occupational Health, Environment and Public Health (ICOEPH), successfully completed its third year and shared the overall project’s progress and impacts at its Annual Review Program.
The program was attended by Central Steering Committee Members of FHEN, FHEN team members, and NPHF central staff.
FHEN aims to improve the health of farmers and consumers by promoting healthy and sustainable food production in Nepal, focusing on the Chitwan District. The project has adopted multisector approaches to all its activities, including community interventions like Integrated Pest Management Farmer’s Fields Schools (IPM-FFS), training to target groups, and research to raise awareness and advocacy.