NCD Detection Campaign Guideline 2081
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NCD Detection Campaign Guideline 2081

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Overview

The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, DoHS publishes a Guideline for Nationwide NCD Detection Campaign 2081. This campaign aims to conduct a month-long initiative to enhance early detection and prevention efforts for major NCDs, including diabetes, hypertension, kidney-related diseases, and body mass index (BMI) monitoring.

Objective of the Campaign

The primary goal of this campaign is to promote early screening and timely intervention for NCDs at local health facilities. The key objectives include:

  1. Conducting screenings for diabetes, hypertension, kidney diseases, and BMI among individuals aged 30 and above at designated local health centers.
  2. Integrating the initiative into national, provincial, and local health programs under the Package of Essential Non-Communicable Disease Interventions (PEN) to ensure proper treatment initiation.
  3. Organizing sensitization events across all communities to raise awareness about NCDs and reduce modifiable risk factors associated with these conditions.

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Call for Applications! Universitas Gadjah Mada TDR Postgraduate Scholarship in Implementation Research
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Call for Applications! Universitas Gadjah Mada TDR Postgraduate Scholarship in Implementation Research

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Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for a place in the following full-time postgraduate programme, with a focus on implementation research (IR) for the 2025-2027 academic year. Funding for these full scholarships is from TDR, the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases, based at the World Health Organization in Geneva.

Only applicants from low- and middle-income countries of WHO South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions are eligible. The scheme focuses on building capacity on IR to address four major global health challenges affecting infectious diseases of poverty using a One Health approach: epidemics and outbreaks; control and elimination of disease of poverty; climate change’s impact on health; and resistance to treatment and control agents. Those with research experience in implementation research on the above-mentioned areas will be prioritized during the selection process. A limited number of scholarships will be offered for the 2025-2027 academic year in the International Master Programme in Public Health, leading to an MPH degree (2 years duration). The programme is taught in English.

Study Areas

As a part of the MPH, the postgraduate training will comprise modules relevant to a career in IR, a growing field that supports the identification of health system bottlenecks and approaches to addressing them. It is particularly useful in LMICs, where many health interventions do not reach those who could be benefitting from them. The goal of this training scheme is to strengthen the capacity of researchers to gather evidence-based knowledge using sound methodology to incorporate into policies and practices in LMICs. Further information on implementation research is available from TDR website.

Scholarship recipients will be enrolled as postgraduate students and conduct their thesis on IR on infectious diseases of poverty with a major focus on epidemics and outbreaks; control and elimination of disease of poverty; climate change’s impact on health; or resistance to treatment and control agents. The scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to join the global prestigious alumni platform IR Connect, which would monitor the impact of the training programme on their career and allow them to network with other alumni for further career opportunities.

Eligibility for the Scholarship

Applicants should:

  • Be nationals of, and residents in, low- and middle-income countries (as defined by the World Bank) of WHO South-East Asia region and Western Pacific Region.
  • Be under 37 years of age at the time of application for the Master program.
  • Meet the University requirements for international postgraduate students.
  • Meet the academic requirements: o A bachelor’s degree with a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.00 out of 4 o AcEPT score of at least 268 or TOEFL score of at least 550 or IELTS score of at least 5 o Desk evaluation on undergraduate academic documents
  • Be able to identify a local supervisor or mentor before the commencement of the programme.
  • Be interested in developing a career in IR on infectious diseases of poverty, including neglected tropical diseases.
  • Consent to meet health requirements in line with regulations of the Indonesian government and UGM.
  • Be an employee of an academic or research institution, not for profit organization, or ministry of health or its agencies in an LMIC of the WHO South-East Asia region and Western Pacific Region.

The final selection of candidates will be done in conjunction with TDR, considering gender and geographic representation of candidates from the regions.

Equity

TDR is committed to promoting equality, equity, diversity, and inclusivity in science. Researchers are encouraged to apply regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, cultural and social background, or (dis)ability status.

The Scholarship Covers

  • One return economy airfare between the home country of the student and Yogyakarta, Indonesia;
  • Tuition fees and a basic medical and accident insurance;
  • Support for research project/thesis expenses, including travel and sustenance during data collection in home country;
  • Indonesian language course to improve integration in the university’s environment; and
  • Monthly stipend to cover living expenses equivalent to local living

Applying for the TDR Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme

To apply for a TDR Postgraduate Scholarship, you must complete the following two steps:

Step 1: Apply for the Master’s Program

  • For International Applicants:
    a. Please log in or sign up at https://admission.ugm.ac.id/ and select “TDR Postgraduate Scholarship for Batch 7” for the Master of Public Health program.
    b. After submitting your application, please send high-quality copies of all uploaded documents to ir-tdr.fkkmk@ugm.ac.id and cc: graduate.fk@ugm.ac.id.
  • For Indonesian Applicants:
    a. Please complete the application form and fulfil the requirements listed on um.ugm.ac.id.
    b. Submit your application and supporting documents to ir-tdr.fkkmk@ugm.ac.id and cc: graduate.fk@ugm.ac.id.
    c. Ensure that your motivation letter and scholarship application form are written in English.

Step 2: Apply for the TDR Postgraduate Scholarship

  • Complete the TDR Postgraduate Scholarship Application Form (attached).
  • Send the completed form to ir-tdr.fkkmk@ugm.ac.id and cc: graduate.fk@ugm.ac.id. Only completed forms will be further processed.

Application and Selection Process

  • All candidates are required to apply online for the MPH Programme. Once the online application has been completed, it will be reviewed based on MPH programme requirements. If all requirements are met, candidates will be contacted for assessment for the MPH programme through a virtual interview with a panel of experts. Qualifications will be reviewed based on TDR Scholarship requirements. The final approval of this scholarship and placement of students will depend on the candidate’s assessment result and other criteria relevant to the MPH programme and scholarship. Finally, selected candidates will be required to confirm acceptance of the offer by submitting an acceptance letter, as per Universitas Gadjah Mada requirements.

Timelines

  • Call for applications: 11 February 2025
  • Deadline for applications: submission 20 April 2025
  • Announcement of selection result: 31 May 2025
  • Academic program commencement : Mid-August 2025

Selected applicants will receive a letter of offer from the University and have 3 calendar days to confirm acceptance after the notification. Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, UGM reserve the right to refuse or end attribution of the scholarship if the provided information has been proven false.

INFORMATION: For more information on the scheme at Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, UGM, please contact: Ms. Yuyun Yohana The Graduate Programme Office Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, UGM Mobile Phone (WhatsApp): +62 811-2574-447 E-mail: ir-tdr.fkkmk@ugm.ac.id | graduate.fk@ugm.ac.id Website: http://graduate.fk.ugm.ac.id/

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Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) Survey in Nepal 2021
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Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) Survey in Nepal 2021

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Overview

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has disseminated a new report on the Nepal Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) Survey 2021. The report reveals that the prevalence of blindness in 2021 has decreased to 1.05% from 2.5% among the population aged 50 and older, compared to the nationwide RAAB survey conducted in 2010.

Eye Care Situation Analysis of Nepal

Key points

  • Nepal is one of the countries where blindness surveys are conducted on regular basis. The first national blindness survey conducted in 1981 was the milestone for eye care services in Nepal, which revealed that the prevalence of blindness as 0.84%.
  • Another series of blindness and visual impairment survey carried out in Nepal from 2006 to 2010 using Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) Survey methodology estimated that the prevalence of blindness among the age 50 years and older as 2.5% and all age extrapolation of it was estimated as 0.35%. That estimate shows that there was an approximately 60% reduction on the prevalence of blindness compared to 1981 blindness survey estimation.
  • Similarly, the recent population based RAAB survey was conducted in all the seven provinces in Nepal from 2018 to 2021. Main aim of this survey was to determine the prevalence and causes of blindness and vision impairment, coverage and barriers of cataract surgery among people 50 years and older in Nepal.
  • The survey designing and technical support was provided by the International Agency for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), and International Centre of Eye Health (ICEH)/London School of Hygiene and tropical Medicine (LSHTM).
  • Provincial prevalence estimates were weighted to give nationally representative estimates. Sampling, enumeration, and examination of the population 50 years and older were done at the province level following standard RAAB protocol.
  • The total sample size required for all seven provinces were 33414 people distributed across 956 clusters of 35 people 50 years or older in each study cluster. Along with causes of blindness and visual impairment, cataract surgical coverage (CSC), effective cataract surgical coverage (eCSC) and visual outcomes of cataract surgery were also documented along with demographic and clinical factors responsible for it. Cataract surgery outcomes were classified as good (vision >6/18), borderline (6/24-6/60) and poor (<6/60). The survey protocol was reviewed and approved by Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC), Government of Nepal.
  • Across seven surveys 33,228 individuals were enrolled, of whom 32,565 were examined (response rate 98%). Females (n=17,935) made up 55% of the sample. The age-sexprovince weighted national prevalence of blindness (better eye PVA <3/60) was 1.1% (95% CI: 1.0-1.2%), and any vision impairment <6/12 was 20.7% (95% CI: 19.9-21.5%).

National Eye Health Strategy 2079-2086

  • The prevalence of blindness and any vision impairment were both higher in women than men (1.3% 95% CI: 1.1-1.5%) vs 0.9% (95% CI: 0.7-1.0%). Age-sex weighted blindness prevalence was highest in Lumbini Province (1.8% 95% CI: 1.3-2.2%) and lowest in Bagmati Province (0.7% 95% CI: 0.4-0.9%) and Sudurpashchim Province (0.7% 95% CI:0.4-0.9%). Cataract (65.2%) was the leading cause of blindness in the sample, followed by corneal opacity (6.4%), glaucoma (5.8%) and age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) (5.3%).
  • Other posterior segment diseases accounted for 8.4% of cases. The CSC in Nepal for the total population 50 years and older was 82.7% (95% CI: 80.8 – 84.4%) among the VA cut off <6/60 due to cataract, similar in both genders, Sudurpashchim (92.2%) had the highest CSC followed by Bagmati (90.7%), while densely populated Madhesh (77.6%) and Lumbini (75.4%) had least. Need not felt (33%), cost (30.4%), inability to access treatment (13%), and fear (12.3%) were the main barriers to accessing cataract surgical services.
  • The prevalence of blindness in 2021 has decreased to 1.05% from 2.5% among the 50 and older population of Nepal compared to the nationwide RAAB survey in 2010. The extrapolated prevalence for all ages was estimated as 0.35% in 2010 and 0.28% in 2021.
  • The Lumbini and Madesh Provinces had a higher prevalence of blindness compared to the other provinces.
  • Cataract was the still leading cause of blindness and severe vision impairment (SVI) and moderate vision impairment (MVI) while refractive error was the leading cause of mild vision impairment.
  • Based on the World Health Assembly (WHA) endorsed indicator and set global target for 2030 (visual acuity cut off 6/12), the eCSC was found to be 35.4%.

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Eye Care Situation Analysis of Nepal
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Eye Care Situation Analysis of Nepal

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Overview

The Ministry of Health and Population has published a report titled “Eye Care Situation Analysis of Nepal.” The reports provides a comprehensive situational analysis of the health system framework for eye care.

Summary

The Eye Care Situation Analysis Tool (ECSAT) is one of four tools in the Eye Care in Health Systems: Guide for Action that WHO launched in May 2022 to assist countries in planning eye health services. ECSAT is a standardized tool designed to support countries in planning, monitoring trends, and evaluating progress towards implementing Integrated People-Centered Eye Care (IPEC). It was recently updated, comprising 31 components, and assesses the systems approach for eye care across six health system building blocks: leadership and governance, service delivery- access, service delivery- quality, human resources and infrastructure, financing, and information systems. Each of the 31 ECSAT components includes a questionnaire, a maturity scoring system, and a set of possible actions. The maturity scoring system helps identify components of eye care that may be prioritized in the planning process.

National Eye Health Strategy 2079-2086

As a member country, Nepal is taking the lead in implementing ECSAT under the guidance of the Ministry of Health and Population. It is the first country to implement ECSAT at the national level and is actively providing constructive input in software development as well. The objective of ECSAT is to undertake a comprehensive situational analysis of the health system framework for eye care.

A cross-sectional survey was designed to implement an ECSAT survey under the leadership of the Ministry of Health and Population. The Steering Committee on Eye Health and the core technical team, endorsed by MOHP, along with the national coordinator, guided the process. The ECSAT technical working group, consisting of members from MOHP, WHO, WHO CC Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, and Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (endorsed by the steering committee), played a pivotal role in guiding the ECSAT process. Data and information were collected from various stakeholders and sourced from accessible outlets, and interviews were conducted, as necessary. Key informant interviews and desk reviews were carried out based on whether the required information could be obtained from accessible sources or if interviews were deemed necessary. Certain questions necessitated related documentation to validate responses. A series of virtual and physical meetings were held at the federal level to assess the eye care status in Nepal.

Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) Survey in Nepal 2021

The collected information was entered into the software, and the technical working group, along with the consultant, determined the maturity level and actions for each indicator. A data validation workshop may be the most effective way to achieve this. The draft report underwent discussions and consensus within the TWG and was presented to the High-Level Steering Committee before finalization. The findings of the ECSAT assessment tool serve as a crucial document, providing a basis for evidence-based interventions at both policy and programmatic levels. These interventions aim to make eye health care services more affordable, accessible, and equitable within the federal system of Nepal.

Key reflections

  • Leadership and governance: Strong leadership is evident, though political commitment could be stronger. Integration across health policies and programs is largely successful, with room for improvement. The report acknowledges strong leadership in the eye care program but suggests there’s room for improvement in political commitment and integration across different health initiatives. While access to services is generally good, it disproportionately affects disadvantaged communities. There’s also a concern that the quality of care is perceived as low due to a lack of well-established interventions.
  • Eye care service delivery – access: Limited access to eye care disproportionately affects disadvantaged communities. This focuses on the disparity in access between different populations.
  • Eye care service delivery – quality: The community lacks access to well-researched and effective eye care interventions. This has led to a perception of low quality and limited effectiveness.
  • Eye care workforce and infrastructure: The team is adequately staffed, with some flexibility to accommodate occasional shortfalls or surges in workload. The necessary infrastructure and equipment are largely available to ensure effective service provision. Spectacles need to be recognised as medical devices. The eye care team is adequately staffed and equipped to handle current needs. However, financial barriers remain a major challenge, especially for low-income patients and those requiring ongoing treatment. The current health insurance plans don’t fully cover eye care costs, including the cost of spectacles, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive financing strategy to improve accessibility and affordability of essential eye care resources.
  • Eye care financing: Eye care costs create a financial burden for many. While some health insurance plans cover vision care, these plans often don’t fully address the needs of low-income patients or those requiring ongoing treatment. This highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to integrating eye care financing into the broader healthcare system.
  • Eye care information: A critical need exists for improved data collection on eye care. Limited reporting from the national HIS hinders our ability to assess service utilization, outcomes, and quality. There’s a critical need for better data collection within the eye care program. The current limitations in reporting hinder the ability to assess service usage, treatment outcomes, and overall program effectiveness.

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Baseline Assessment of GHG Emissions of Nepal's Health Sector, 2024
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Baseline Assessment of GHG Emissions of Nepal’s Health Sector, 2024

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Overview

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has released a report titled Baseline Assessment of GHG Emissions of Nepal’s Health Sector, 2024. This marks the first-ever study of its kind in Nepal, shedding light on the environmental impact of the country’s healthcare system.

The report provides a comprehensive baseline analysis of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within Nepal’s health sector, including emissions from supply chains. Conducted with consideration of the sector’s pressing requirements, the study aims to support MoHP in developing sustainable and climate-resilient health policies.

Executive summary

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) of Nepal made health commitments on Climate Resilient and Sustainable Low Carbon Health Systems at the UNFCCC COP26. The commitments made at COP26 constitute a big step forward in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from healthcare systems. In light of this, the Ministry of Health and Population has been working with World Health Organization (WHO) to develop a sustainable, low-carbon health system. The GHG study considering health facilities is still in its early stages in around the world including in Nepal, hence it lacks a real-world data base. Realizing this fact, this study aimed to carry out baseline assessment of GHG emissions of Nepal’s health sector.

This study conducted baseline analysis of Nepal’s health system’s GHG emissions, including supplier chains, in consideration of its pressing requirements and support for MoHP. The health care facilities (HCFs) taken into consideration for this study were selected based on several factors, including location, province, topography, HCFs type, and other inimitable characteristics. HCFs from the following categories were considered in this study: central hospital, regional health directorate, provincial/regional hospital, district hospital, community hospital, specialized hospital, private hospital, and health service center.

The sample locations consist of three ecological zones and all seven provinces. Both the primary and secondary data collection method was carried out to collect the data. To gather the available data, the checklist/questionnaire, structural questionnaire, key informant interview, general group discussion, interaction and onsite physical observation were used. To estimate national activity data, each HCF category’s total number was multiplied by the average activity data referring DoHS annual report of 2020/21 and onsite consultations. The GHG footprint from HCFs for the base year 2022 was calculated using the Climate Impact Checkup (CIC) tool, developed by Health Care Without Harm (HCWH), considering various activity data, variables, emission factors (EFs), and global warming potential (GWP) of various gases.

This study for the first-time estimated Nepal’s GHG emissions from health sector, which is 0.002% of the global GHG emissions (i.e.1,164,719 tCO2e); 4.1% of Nepal’s GHGs emissions and 0.05% of global GHG emissions from health sector. The total contribution of GHG emissions was maximum from indirect sources i.e. 678,317 tCO2e (58.2%) (i.e. business trips, employee computing, patient commuting, inhalers, extra supply chain, electricity transmission and distribution losses, and off-site waste) followed by direct emission i.e. 474,847 CO2e(40.8%) (i.e. stationary combustion, mobile combustion, fugitive emission, and on-site waste) and purchased electricity i.e. 11,555 tCO2e (1%). Under indirect emissions, the extra supply chain contributed the most to GHG emissions (50.4%), followed by patient commuting (4.8%), and other sources (business travel, employee commuting, inhalers, and garbage) contributed the final 3%.

The largest portion of the total GHG emissions under direct emission was from fugitive emissions (28.1%) to which cooling, and fire suppression made the largest contributions (27.7%). Others (stationary combustion, mobile combustion, and waste) accounted for 12.6% of the total GHG emissions. The emissions were highest for the direct sources followed by indirect sources and purchased electricity in the scenario where the extra supply chain was excluded. DPI inhalers were utilized the most (75%) and MDI (25%), respectively, among all inhalers. The MDI (93%) contributed more to the overall GHG emissions, though. The top 5 emitter categories like other manufactured products (33%), construction (22%), business services (19%), medical instruments/equipment (9%) and paper products (8%) contributed to over 91% of the GHG emissions of the indirect emission – supply chain sub-category (i.e. production and distribution of a commodity). To our knowledge, this study is the first time in Nepal regarding GHG emission inventory for HCFs at national level, which could be a valuable references and guidance in the preparation of action plans for developing sustainable low carbon health system. Moreover, it provides actionable insights and recommendations for stakeholders to contribute to a greener and sustainable healthcare system especially through energy-efficient appliances, renewable energy technologies, low carbon transportation pathways, e-cooking, and advanced waste management technologies.

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TDR MOOC on Community Engagement, Social Innovation and Implementation Research for Health Impact
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TDR MOOC on Community Engagement, Social Innovation and Implementation Research for Health Impact

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About this course

This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Embedding Social Innovation and Community Engagement in Implementation Research developed by TDR, the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases, hosted by the World Health Organization.

Through two modules, this course explores key topics such as embedding community engagement within implementation research and scaling up promising social innovation projects. By the end of the course, you will be able to design your own implementation research projects with social innovation and community engagement components; critically evaluate and use evidence produced by other implementation research projects; commission robustly designed implementation research projects that take into account social innovation and community engagment aspects.

What you’ll learn

  • The relevance of social innovation and community engagement to infectious diseases of poverty
  • The skills to apply this knowledge and understanding to your implementation research projects

Requirements

A general knowledge of public issues in your country may be an advantage.

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Health Education Association of Nepal (HEAN) International Conference 2025
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Health Education Association of Nepal (HEAN) International Conference 2025

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Health Education Association of Nepal (HEAN) in Collaboration with the Central Department of Education, TU in support of the University Grants Commission (UGC), Nepal is going to organize an international conference on“Advancing Health Education Research and Innovation“ dated 12 – 13 April 2025 (30 – 31 Chaitra 2081 BS). We would call the abstract for presentation.

Details of the Program:

Abstracts based on original research can be submitted at the conference. However, meta-analysis, scoping review, or any scientific review papers contributing to advancing health education research and innovation are welcome. The abstract should be submitted on any of the following sub-themes:

  1. School health and nutrition program
  2. Health education curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment
  3. Noncommunicable diseases, mental health, and environmental/eco-health
  4. Professionalism in health education and promotion
  5. ICT and AI in health education and health promotion
  6. Participatory/Action Research in Health Education
  7. Sexuality education, gender-based violence, and menstrual health
  8. Social and behavioral determinants of health
  9. Recent trends in health education and research
  10. 21st-century skills for health education and health promotion
  11. Health promotion among women, children, and elderly people

Abstract Submission Guidelines:

  • Medium: English language
  • Words: Maximum 300 words
  • Font and Size: Times New Roman 12”
  • Line spacing: Single ; Before: 0 ; After: 0
  • The abstract should follow the following format:
    • Background
    • Objective
    • Methods/Approaches
    • Results/Practices/Implications/Outcomes
    • Conclusions

Mode of Submission:

The abstract can be submitted via Google link: https://forms.gle/oMMh4cq7j81dJ8Cu6  

If you have any queries or problems while submitting the abstract, please contact the following email address: heanconference@cded.tu.edu.np

Notification of Submission Outcomes:

All abstracts will undergo a double-blind peer review process. The scientific committee will decide whether the abstract could be accepted for oral presentation or poster. The presenting author should send a short bio of less than 60 words, including affiliation. Registration details of the presenters and delegates will be notified after the acceptance of the abstract. 

Important Dates:

  • Abstract Submission Due Date: 31 February 2025
  • Abstract Acceptance Notification: 10 March 2025

For more information, please visit the following websites:

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South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF)
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WHO thanks Nepal for its contribution to South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund

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New Delhi | 10 February 2025: 

The World Health Organization South-East Asia Region today thanked the Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal, for contributing Nepalese Rupees 1500 000, approximately USD 11 000, to the South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF), a unique funding mechanism to support Member countries in the Region prepare for and respond to health emergencies.

“WHO thanks Nepal for its contribution to SEARHEF. Nepal has championed the regional health emergency fund at various forums. The country has been demonstrating great leadership in building capabilities and responding to emergencies, with many lessons for the Region and the world to emulate,” said Saima Wazed, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia, in a letter to Mr Pradip Paudel, the Minster of Health and Population, Nepal.

Nepal’s contribution is a testament to its support, ownership, and commitment to SEARHEF, which is transparently managed by WHO for Member countries of the Region.

Established in 2007 as part of lessons learnt after the Indian Ocean tsunami that hit multiple countries in the Region, SEARHEF was set up with the aim to fund immediate health sector response during health emergency, which is critical to save lives.

Till date, the SEARHEF has supported 49 emergencies across 10 countries with disbursements over USD 8 million.

The scope of SEARHEF was expanded in 2016 to include emergency preparedness, with three countries using this funding mechanism to strengthen their Health Emergency Operations Centres and Rapid Response Teams.

Prone to natural disasters, Nepal has utilized SEARHEF for responding to Koshi floods in 2008, massive earthquake in 2015, and the recent earthquake in Jajarkot in 2023. The funds were used for coordinating health response to provide life-saving services and minimize disabilities through deployment of medical teams; prevent and respond to impending outbreaks; and support continuity of essential health services through establishment of temporary healthcare facilities.

Recognizing the critical role played by SEARHEF in public health response in the Region, at the annual governing body meeting of WHO South-East Asia Region in October 2024, Member countries agreed to increase the corpus of the fund from USD one million to USD 3 million.

Nepal is the fourth country, after Thailand, India and Timor-Leste, to contribute to the enhanced corpus of SEARHEF.

The Regional Director said WHO stands committed to support Member countries build resilient heath systems that are well prepared for responding to public health emergencies of any magnitude.

WHO South-East Asia Regional Office/ Press release

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The 11th National Summit of Health and Population Scientists in Nepal
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The 11th National Summit of Health and Population Scientists in Nepal

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Nepal Health Research Council invites the submission of abstracts as an oral or poster presentation for the 11th National Summit of Health and Population Scientists in Nepal, scheduled from 10-12 April 2025.

The Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) invites abstract submissions for the 11th National Summit of Health and Population Scientists in Nepal, scheduled from 10-12 April 2025. The summit will be held under the theme “Health, Climate, and Population Dynamics: Building Resilient Health Systems for a Sustainable and Equitable Future.” NHRC, as the leading authority for health research in Nepal, has been organizing these annual summits since 2015 to foster dialogue among researchers, policymakers, and development partners in the healthcare and population sectors. The goal is to promote research and evidence-based decision-making and strengthen collaboration within the healthcare communities.

The National Health Policy 2019 of the Government of Nepal underscores the importance of health research for both public health improvement and economic development. However, there remains a significant gap between research findings and their application in policymaking, often leading to missed opportunities for informed decision-making. A national summit is vital for bridging this gap, offering a platform to discuss ways to translate research into actionable policies and practices. By improving communication channels between researchers and policymakers, the summit aims to enhance the utilization of research in addressing pressing health challenges. Considering global concerns such as climate change, emerging challenges in population dynamics and health, unresolved inequity, generating relevant, high-quality evidence has become more critical than ever before. This summit presents an exceptional opportunity to tackle these challenges in a collaborative environment.

The 11th summit will serve as a pivotal platform for advancing research, fostering innovation, and shaping resilient health systems that can respond effectively to the dynamic intersection of climate, population and health threats. The summit’s commitment to sustainability and equity reflects a forward-thinking approach to health system strengthening in the face of global challenges, setting a strong foundation for a healthier and more sustainable future for all.

Objective of the summit

  • To advance research and foster innovation in building resilient health systems that effectively respond to the evolving challenges at the intersection of climate, population, and health threats.
  • To promote sustainability and equity in health system strengthening, ensuring a forward-thinking approach to addressing global health challenges for a healthier and more sustainable future.

Theme

“Health, Climate, and Population Dynamics: Building Resilient Health Systems for a Sustainable and Equitable Future.”

Date: 10-12 April 2025

Nepal Health Research Counci

Ramshah Path, Kathmandu, Nepal
PO Box : 7626
Tel : 977-1-5354220 / 977-1-5327460 / 977-1-5346008
E-mail : summit@nhrc.gov.np
Website : http://www.nhrc.gov.np

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Multiple Long Term conditions, Health Data Science and Economic Evaluation Workshop
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Call for Application: Multiple Long Term conditions, Health Data Science and Economic Evaluation Workshop

by Public Health Update
written by Public Health Update

Kathmandu Medical College Public Limited, the Public Health Foundation of India, and the University of Leicester, under the NIHR Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions, are pleased to announce a workshop on Multiple Long Term Conditions, Health data science and Economic Evaluation workshop, scheduled for March 9-12,2025, in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Multiple Long Term conditions, Health Data Science and Economic Evaluation Workshop
Multiple Long Term conditions, Health Data Science and Economic Evaluation Workshop

Objective of the workshop

  • To equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate healthcare interventions using data science and health economic analysis. 
  • Over the course of four days, participants will explore the theory and methods of health data science, delve into health economic analysis techniques, and collaborate on developing a protocol for a specific health economic evaluation.  

Tentative course Outline

  • Principle of Health Economics
  • Measuring value for money
  • Statistics and epidemiology
  • Framing the right questions
  • costing interventions and measuring benefits
  • Potential use of AI methods
  • Relevant data frameworks
  • Importance of MLTC and Data science

Who should apply?

  • Doctoral and Post doctoral students
  • Healthcare researchers and academicians
  • Government sectors and NGOs sector employees
  • Health advocates

Pre-requisites:

  • Completion of Masters’ education
  • Basic knowledge in quantitative health research and some experience of working in health sector

Please Note: Participants are required to bring their own laptop 

Applications will be accepted until 15th Feb 2025.

For any inquiries, please contact us via email at mltc_centre@kmc.edu.np 

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