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).