Priority Infectious Diseases for Community-Based Surveillance in Nepal
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Priority Infectious Diseases for Community-Based Surveillance in Nepal

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Overview

The Government of Nepal, Ministry of Health and Population, recently endorsed the Community-Based Disease Surveillance Guideline, 2082. This guideline identifies 52 priority infectious diseases mandated for surveillance and reporting. The diseases listed here are based on the official schedule in the Nepal Gazette, as mandated by Section 2 subsection 1 of the Public Health Service Act (2075 BS).

Symptoms Requiring Immediate Notification by Health Facilities

  1. Dengue
  2. Neonatal Tetanus
  3. Malaria
  4. Kala-azar
  5. COVID-19
  6. Cholera
  7. Rabies
  8. Scrub Typhus
  9. Hepatitis “A”
  10. Hepatitis “E”

Community Based Disease Surveillance Guideline, 2082

National List of Infectious Diseases

1Rabies27Anthrax
2Tuberculosis28Poliomyelitis (Polio)
3COVID-1929Mumps
4Measles30Toxoplasmosis
5Dengue31Trachoma
6Japanese Encephalitis32Ebola Virus Disease
7Cholera33Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis)
8Tetanus34Salmonellosis
9HIV/AIDS35Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever
10Influenza (Zoonotic and Seasonal)36Marburg Viral Disease
11Scrub Typhus37SARS
12Enteric (Typhoid/Paratyphoid) Fever38Hepatitis A
13Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar)39MERS
14Rotavirus40Plague
15Rubella41Legionellosis
16Leptospirosis42Echinococcosis / Hydatidosis
17Diphtheria43Mpox (Monkeypox)
18Pneumococcal Pneumonia44Smallpox
19Hepatitis B45Yellow Fever
20Malaria46Hepatitis E
21H. Influenza (Haemophilus influenzae)47Cysticercosis / Taeniasis
22Brucellosis48Chikungunya
23Leprosy49Zika
24Pertussis (Whooping Cough)50Q Fever
25Hepatitis C51Lassa Fever
26Nipah Virus Infection52Rift Valley Fever
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Community Based Disease Surveillance Guideline, 2082
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Community Based Disease Surveillance Guideline, 2082

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Overview

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Nepal, has officially endorsed a new Guideline for Community-Based Disease Surveillance 2082. The guideline has been developed in line with the provisions of the Public Health Service Act, 2018.

The guideline aims to strengthen the early detection and timely reporting of communicable diseases and public health emergencies at the community level. By improving disease surveillance and reporting systems, the guideline seeks to support rapid response to health risks, enhance coordination among different levels of government, and better protect the health and safety of citizens across the country.

Key Highlights of the Guideline:

  1. Rapid Response: Establishes a systematic process for the collection, analysis, and communication of health data to ensure immediate action during outbreaks.
  2. International Compliance: Aligns Nepal’s health monitoring with the International Health Regulations (2005), ensuring the country meets global standards for reporting health emergencies.
  3. Three-Tier Coordination: Mandates a unified effort between Federal, Provincial, and Local governments, moving away from a centralized approach to a community-rooted system.
  4. Early Warning System: Focuses on detecting “unanticipated incidents” at the grassroots level to prevent local outbreaks from turning into national crises.
  5. Integration of Surveillance Outbreak Response Management and Analysis System (SORMAS).

The community-based surveillance system operates as follows:

  • Reporting Unusual Events: If unexpected public health events or disease symptoms are seen in the community, affected individuals, patients, or community stakeholders (such as Female Community Health Volunteers, teachers, or local representatives) must inform the nearest health facility or call ‘Hello Health’ at 1115.
  • Data Entry: Staff at ‘Hello Health 1115’ will enter the information into the Surveillance Outbreak Response Management and Analysis System (SORMAS).
  • Notification: Once entered into SORMAS, local levels and relevant health institutions will be notified to take action.
  • When a patient visits a health facility, health workers must enter the data into SORMAS or EWARS within 24 hours if the symptoms match specific listed diseases.
  • Media Monitoring: Information can also be captured through regular monitoring of mass media by the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, which is then entered into the system.

Read More: Community Based Disease Surveillance Guideline, 2082

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Political declaration of the fourth high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the prevention and control of NCDs and the promotion of mental health and well-being
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Political declaration of the fourth high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the prevention and control of NCDs and the promotion of mental health and well-being

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Overview

Leaders from across the world at the Eightieth United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have adopted the political declaration to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health challenges through a fully integrated approach. This is the outcome of the intergovernmental negotiations in advance of and considered by the fourth high-level meeting of the UNGA on the prevention and control of NCDs and the promotion of mental health and well-being, held on 25 September 2025.

A new era with measurable targets:

Marking a significant evolution from previous commitments, the new political declaration establishes three first-ever global “fast-track” outcome targets to be achieved by 2030:

  • 150 million fewer tobacco users;
  • 150 million more people with hypertension under control; and
  • 150 million more people with access to mental health care.

To ensure countries can reach these goals, the declaration also sets ambitious, measurable process targets for national systems by 2030, including:

  • at least 80% of countries with policy, legislative, regulatory and fiscal measures in place;
  • at least 80% of primary health care facilities with access to affordable, WHO-recommended essential medicines and basic technologies for NCDs and mental health;
  • at least 60% of countries implementing financial protection policies or measures that cover or limit the cost of essential NCD and mental health services;
  • at least 80% of countries with operational, multisectoral national plans for NCDs and mental health; and
  • at least 80% of countries with robust surveillance and monitoring systems for NCDs and mental health.

Key Provisions & Global Health Reform

World leaders committed to a “whole-of-government” approach to address the 18 million premature deaths caused annually by NCDs such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Key takeaways include:

  • Regulatory Action: Sharper focus on regulating e-cigarettes, front-of-pack labeling, and eliminating trans fats.
  • Environmental Factors: Expanded efforts to combat “digital harms” (social media misinformation) and environmental risks like air pollution and lead exposure.
  • Equity in Care: A target for 80% of primary care facilities to provide affordable, WHO-recommended medicines.
  • Fiscal Measures: While some countries pushed for mandatory sugar and alcohol taxes, the final text “encourages” nations to consider these fiscal tools to fund health systems.

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Kathmandu Declaration: Financing for Universal Health Coverage
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Kathmandu Declaration: Financing for Universal Health Coverage

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International Conference on Health Economics 11-12 December 2025

The International Conference on Health Economics, held on 11–12 December 2025 in Kathmandu, concluded successfully under the leadership of the Nepal Health Economics Association (NHEA). The event convened senior government officials, development partners, researchers, and global experts to discuss priority issues in health financing and economic evaluation.

The conference concluded with the adoption of a six-point Kathmandu Declaration, outlining commitments to strengthen health economics capacity, promote evidence-informed policymaking, enhance resource mobilization, and foster multi-sector collaboration for advancing Nepal’s health system.

We, delegates of the International Conference on Health Economics dated 11-12 December 2025, Kathmandu, Nepal, representing government, health development partners, academic and research organizations, and civil societies, jointly agree on the following declaration:

1- Emphasizing the need to ensure health system efficiency and equity, we call Ministry of Health and Population for institutionalizing transparent, fair, and country-appropriate priority setting processes that are evidence-based and inclusive.

2- Acknowledging insufficient resources for health sector, and Nepal’s aspiration for graduation from low income country, we advocate for increased and sustained investment in health. We call for proactive strategies to expand fiscal space through effective implementation of health taxes, prioritize improved domestic resource mobilization, greater budgetary efficiency, and strengthened public financial management.

3- Recognizing the fragmentation in financial risk pooling within and outside health sector, we advocate for integration and/or harmonization of existing schemes to improve health system efficiency, strengthen risk pooling, and reduce duplication of efforts.

4- Addressing the financial hardship faced by households seeking health care, especially for non-communicable diseases, we call for actions that enhance financial risk protection, including expanding coverage of quality health services, and prioritizing interventions that reduce impoverishment due to health care costs.

5- Committing to promote the use of health economics evidence in the implementation of health policy, we emphasize the need for stronger collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to share best practices, foster knowledge exchange, and bridge the gap between evidence generation and policy action.

6- Reiterating the urgent need for institutionalization of health economics within Nepal’s health care system, we call for investment in capacity building of young professionals in health economics research to ensure sustainability and long-term impact.

Call for Abstracts! The First National Conference on Health Economics

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The Belém Health Action Plan for the Adaptation of the Health Sector to Climate Change
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The Belém Health Action Plan for the Adaptation of the Health Sector to Climate Change

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Overview

During COP30, Brazil unveiled the Belém Health Action Plan, marking the first international climate adaptation framework dedicated specifically to the health sector. The plan provides a comprehensive set of actions to help countries strengthen health systems in response to the growing and tangible impacts of climate change—impacts that disproportionately affect the most vulnerable communities.

Main objective

Strengthen the health sector’s adaptation and resilience to climate change by advancing integrated surveillance and monitoring systems, accelerating capacity-building, promoting evidence-based policy implementation, and fostering innovation and sustainable production. This Plan takes into account the diverse needs and national contexts of health systems worldwide, and recognizes the importance of cross-sector collaboration to accelerate mitigation efforts that generate health co-benefits.

Global Target of the Plan

The global objective of this Plan is to integrate the BHAP into UNFCCC progress reporting under the Global Stocktake and other relevant mechanisms. By COP33 (2028), during the next Global Stocktake, all Endorsing Parties will be invited to report on their progress in implementing the actions outlined in the Belém Health Action Plan, aligned with the GGA indicators and any other nationally appropriate indicators.

Cross- cutting principles
  • Enhancing Health Equity and the concept of ‘Climate Justice’
  • Leadership and Governance on Climate and Health with Social Participation

Action lines and proposed measures for adaptation and the development of climate-resilient health systems

Action line 1: Surveillance and monitoring
1.1. Improve climate-informed health surveillance
1.2. Identify a priority list of climate-related risks and diseases
1.3. Improve health risk management in climate events and emergencies

Action line 2: Evidence-based policies, strategies and capacity building
2.1. Harmonize climate–health adaptation concepts
2.2. Promote multisector policies with health co-benefits
2.3. Integrate mental health into climate adaptation in the health sector
2.4. Promote adaptation policies to support populations in situations of vulnerability
2.5. Protect and promote workers’ health in the context of climate change
2.6. Strengthen the health workforce to address climate change challenges
2.7. Promote community resilience to climate change

Action line 3: Innovation, production, and digital health
3.1. Strengthen climate-resilient infrastructure and services
3.2. Evaluate and innovate adaptation policies in the health sector
3.3. Foster just transition in health sector adaptation
3.4. Enhance the resilience of health supply chains
3.5. Strengthen strategic stockpiles and equitable access to essential health products.

Download: The Belém Health Action Plan for the Adaptation of the Health Sector to Climate Change

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Call for Abstracts! Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia 2025: Towards Impact at Scale
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Registration Now Open: Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia 2025 – Towards Impact at Scale!

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Overview

The Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia (D4N) 2025 Conference will take place from December 2–4, 2025 in Kathmandu (and online). Registration is now open for this regional event, which focuses on advancing large-scale, evidence-driven solutions to South Asia’s persistent nutrition challenges.

Co-organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), CGIAR, and a broad consortium of regional and global partners, D4N 2025 aims to help South Asian countries move from policy commitments to coordinated, impactful implementation.

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Expected participants

The conference will bring together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, development agencies, and other stakeholders from across the eight South Asian countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka). Discussions will focus on pathways to scale within health systems, agrifood systems, education, social protection, market systems, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Cross-cutting themes include equity, climate-related vulnerabilities, and measurement and evaluation.

In-person registration will remain open until venue capacity is reached, while virtual registration will stay open until the event begins. Participants are also encouraged to join the official D4N2025 WhatsApp group for updates.

Topical areas

The six topical areas below recognize that diverse systems must be leveraged to deliver actions for nutrition impact at scale. Building on the Nutrition for Growth Summit, D4N2025 will focus both on major systems/sectors and on areas that need attention to strengthen nutrition impact at scale.

  • Health systems
  • Agrifood systems
  • Social protection systems
  • Education systems
  • Market systems
  • Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) systems

Across all systems, cross-cutting areas include:

  • Measurement, monitoring and evaluation
  • Enabling environments that support the delivery of nutrition actions at scale
  • Equity considerations: intersectionality, gender and social inclusion
  • Impacts of climate and other shocks

Registration

Registration form

Please stay tuned to https://bit.ly/D4N2025 for conference updates. For any questions, please contact IFPRI-D4N-CONF@cgiar.org.
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World Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) Day 2025: Short of Breath, Think COPD!
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World Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) Day 2025: Short of Breath, Think COPD!

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Overview

World Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) Day is coordinated by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) in partnership with health professionals and patient groups worldwide. The day aims to increase awareness about COPD, promote knowledge sharing, and explore strategies to reduce its global burden. Since its launch in 2002, World COPD Day has grown into one of the most significant global events dedicated to COPD awareness, with activities held in more than 50 countries each year.

WorldCOPDDay

The theme for 2025, “Short of Breath, Think COPD,” highlights the importance of recognising COPD early. Despite being the third leading cause of death globally, COPD is frequently underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Although it is a common, preventable, and treatable condition, many people do not receive timely or appropriate care.

Early and accurate diagnosis can greatly improve symptoms, lung function, and overall quality of life. COPD should be suspected in individuals with shortness of breath, persistent cough, sputum production, recurrent respiratory infections, or exposure to risk factors such as tobacco smoke, household air pollution, or occupational hazards.

Key facts

  • COPD is the third leading cause of death globally, responsible for 3.5 million deaths in 2021 — about 5% of all deaths worldwide.
  • Almost 90% of COPD deaths in people under 70 occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
  • It is the eighth leading cause of poor health, measured by disability-adjusted life years (DALYs).
  • The economic burden of COPD could reach $4.8 trillion by 2030.
  • In high-income countries, tobacco use causes over 70% of COPD cases. In LMICs, smoking accounts for 30–40%, while household air pollution is a major contributor.
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains the leading cause of death in Nepal (GBD 2023).

Diseases information

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable lung condition characterized by breathlessness, chronic cough, and sputum production. COPD is a common lung condition that limits airflow and makes breathing difficult. It includes diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. People with COPD may experience shortness of breath, persistent cough (with or without phlegm), wheezing, and fatigue due to lung damage or mucus buildup.

Causes

COPD occurs when the airways become narrowed due to lung tissue destruction, mucus blockage, or airway inflammation.
It usually develops gradually and is linked to several risk factors:

  • Active or second-hand tobacco smoke
  • Workplace exposure to dust, fumes, or chemicals
  • Indoor air pollution from biomass fuels (wood, dung, crop residues) or coal used for cooking or heating
  • Early-life factors such as poor fetal growth, premature birth, or frequent childhood lung infections
  • Childhood asthma
  • Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a rare genetic disorder causing early-onset COPD.

COPD should be considered when a person has these symptoms. Diagnosis is confirmed through spirometry, a test that measures lung function. In many LMICs, limited access to spirometry leads to cases being missed.

Symptoms

Common symptoms include:

  • Breathlessness
  • Long-term cough, sometimes producing phlegm
  • Fatigue

Symptoms can worsen suddenly in episodes known as flare-ups, which typically last several days and may require extra treatment.

 It’s important for health providers to look for the following risk factors: 

  • Age ≥ 35 years 
  • Exposure to risk factors (tobacco smoke, household and outdoor air pollutions, occupational exposures 
  • Genetic factors 
  • Prematurity and early life disadvantage factors 
  • Respiratory symptoms 

Key message

  • Although there is currently no cure for COPD, steps to help improve diagnosis can have a positive impact on future health.
  • Patients and families can help advocate for more research and better access to care, including routine spirometry screenings and telehealth access for patients in remote settings.
  • In addition, providers and policy makers can work together to improve access to spirometry and advocate for its use as a general health marker in all stages of life.
  • Health systems can work to increase academic training programs specializing in respiratory health, as well as improve training in COPD diagnostic criteria, including the use and interpretation of spirometry. 

Source of information & further readings:

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Global Tuberculosis Report 2025
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Global Tuberculosis Report 2025

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Overview

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its Global Tuberculosis Report 2025, revealing that tuberculosis (TB) continues to be one of the leading infectious causes of death worldwide. In the past year alone, the disease claimed more than 1.2 million lives and affected approximately 10.7 million people. While progress has been made in areas such as diagnosis, treatment, and innovation, ongoing gaps in funding and unequal access to care risk undermining the achievements made in the global effort to end TB.

Key facts

Global progress and success stories

  • Between 2023 and 2024, the global rate of people falling ill with TB declined by nearly 2%, while deaths from TB fell by 3%. These reductions signal a continued recovery of essential health services following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Some regions and countries show sustained progress, demonstrating that strong political commitment and investment address this ancient disease. Between 2015 and 2024, the WHO African Region achieved a 28% reduction in the TB incidence rate (number of people falling ill with TB per 100 000 population per year) and a 46% reduction in deaths. The European Region saw even greater declines, with a 39% drop in incidence and a 49% reduction in deaths.
  • During the same period, over 100 countries achieved at least a 20% reduction in TB incidence rates, and 65 countries achieved reductions of 35% or more in TB-related deaths. These countries have attained the first milestones of the WHO End TB Strategy.
  • However, ending TB globally will require accelerated progress in countries with the highest burden. In 2024, 87% of the global number of people who developed TB disease was concentrated in 30 countries. Just eight of them accounted for 67% of the global total: India (25%), Indonesia (10%), the Philippines (6.8%), China (6.5%), Pakistan (6.3%), Nigeria (4.8%), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (3.9%) and Bangladesh (3.6%).

Major advances in TB diagnosis and treatment

Timely treatment for TB has saved an estimated 83 million lives since 2000. Between 2023 and 2024, progress continued in TB diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, reflecting the impact of sustained efforts and innovation in countries. Key achievements include: 

  • In 2024, 8.3 million people were newly diagnosed with TB and accessed treatment, representing about 78% of the people who fell ill with the disease during that year;
  • The coverage of rapid testing for TB diagnosis increased from 48% in 2023 to 54% in 2024;
  • Treatment for drug-susceptible TB remained highly effective, with a success rate of 88%;
  • The number of people developing drug-resistant TB each year has been declining with over    164,000 people receiving treatment in 2024. The latest data show an improvement in the treatment success rate, to 71%, up from 68% the previous year;
  • In 2024, 5.3 million people at high risk of TB received preventive treatment, up from 4.7 million in 2023.

Social protection and multisectoral action key to address the drivers of the epidemic

For the first time, WHO has reported on progress toward the social protection target established at the second UN High-Level Meeting on TB in 2023, using data compiled by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Among the 30 high TB burden countries, social protection coverage remains highly unequal, ranging from 3.1% in Uganda to 94% in Mongolia. Notably, 19 countries report coverage rates below 50%.

The report also highlights data on the major risk factors driving the epidemic such as undernutrition, HIV infection, diabetes, smoking, and alcohol use remain. Confronting these drivers, alongside structural determinants such as poverty, requires coordinated multisectoral action.

Funding gaps endanger progress and research

Despite many gains, global progress levels remain far from meeting the End TB Strategy targets. A major obstacle is global funding for TB, which has stagnated since 2020. In 2024, only US$5.9 billion was available for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment-just over a quarter of the US$22 billion annual target set for 2027.

Cuts to international donor funding from 2025 onward pose a serious challenge. Modelling studies have already warned that long-term cuts to international donor funding could result in up to 2 million additional deaths and 10 million people falling ill with TB between 2025 and 2035.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship
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Postdoctoral Fellowship

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The Institute for Implementation Science and Health seeks energetic, confident, hardworking, and committed candidates to work on an implementation research project that aims to enhance maternal health outcomes by integrating mobile technology for the monitoring and management of non-communicable diseases during pregnancy in Nepal. Interested candidates who meet the requirements listed below must email their application, CV, and other related documents to career.iish@gmail.com by November 30, 2025.

Postdoctoral Fellowship: Full-time contract

Position available: One

Position Summary: The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will contribute to an implementation research evaluating an mHealth intervention to manage non-communicable disease during pregnancy. The Fellow will engage in rigorous, policy-relevant research with an international, multidisciplinary team spanning public health, clinical medicine, information technology, and health systems research. This is a two-year position, based in Kathmandu, with travel requirements to eastern Nepal. 

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Program evaluation Lead or support implementation evaluation using RE-AIM and complementary frameworks
  2. Coordination and oversight of data collection across study sites in Nepal.
  3. Conduct quantitative analysis of clinical outcomes (blood pressure, blood glucose, perinatal indicators) and qualitative analysis of implementation data (interviews, focus groups).
  4. Lead mixed-methods integration, synthesizing clinical, process, and contextual data to generate comprehensive insights.
  5. Contribute to ongoing development, refinement, and evaluation of the MOM-HD mobile platform.
  6. Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and present findings at international conferences.
  7. Support capacity building of Nepali research staff and students in implementation science and mHealth evaluation methods.
  8. Assist in preparing grant reports, policy briefs, and future funding proposals.

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Public Health, Global Health, Implementation Science, Epidemiology, Health Systems, or related field.
  • Strong skills in quantitative and/or qualitative methods, with working knowledge of mixed-methods approaches.
  • Proficiency in statistical or qualitative analysis software (e.g., Stata, R, NVivo, Dedoose).
  • Evidence of scientific writing ability through peer-reviewed publications.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience with implementation science frameworks (RE-AIM, CFIR) or economic evaluation methods.
  • Experience conducting research in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
  • Familiarity with digital health systems, data management platforms (e.g., REDCap, DHIS2, ODK), and user-centered design.
  • Excellent teamwork, leadership, and cross-cultural communication skills.

Professional Development Opportunities:

Mentorship in Implementation Science, mHealth evaluation, and Maternal-Child Health research from senior investigators in Nepal and collaborating international institutions.

Opportunities to lead manuscripts, grant proposals, and contribute to policy and implementation toolkits.

Networking and training opportunities through global health consortia and implementation research networks.

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates should submit:

  • Statement of purpose (maximum 2 pages) highlighting relevant experience in implementation science, mHealth, and maternal health.
  • Current Curriculum vitae (CV).
  • PhD and Masters Certificates
  • Contact information of three professional references.
  • Candidate’s first author publications (minimum 1)

Equal Opportunity Statement: The project and host institutions are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualified candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups in global health research, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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WHO issues guidance to address drastic global health financing cuts
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Responding to the health financing emergency: Immediate response and longer-term shifts

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Overview

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released new guidance for countries on ways to counter the immediate and long-term effects of sudden and severe cuts to external funding, which are disrupting the delivery of essential health services in many countries.

The new guidance, called “Responding to the health financing emergency: immediate measures and longer-term shifts”, provides a suite of policy options for countries to cope with the sudden financing shocks, and bolster efforts to mobilize and implement sufficient and sustainable financing for national health systems.

Key policy actions for Immediate health financing measures

  • Increase and protect budget allocations to respond to urgent health needs
  • Protect priority population groups and services
  • Accelerate options to enhance domestic sources of funding
  • Address inefficiencies resulting from parallel and uncoordinated funding flows

Rapid analytics to support policy actions

  • Map external funding volume, channels and use as a basis for reprogramming
  • Evaluate fiscal and budgetary context to align with reprioritized funding needs
  • Rapidly review covered services and provider payment systems and methods as a basis for aligning to new financing realities and service delivery models
  • Review PFM rules and processes to identify improvements that maximize budget execution and align existing budget allocations with reprioritized services and functions

Key policy directions for Medium- to longer-term health financing shifts

Fiscal capacity and revenue raising

  • Augment domestic fiscal capacity to ensure sustained reliance on domestic public funding for health
  • Ensure budget prioritization for health within public spending
  • Refine terms and conditions for external funding

PFM, funding flows and accountability

  • Update budget allocation mechanisms and align budget structure to reprioritized service needs
  • Improve expenditure management processes to make health spending more agile and responsive to the needs of service providers
  • Support the incorporation of off-budget external funding flows into domestic PFM processes
  • Enhance expenditure tracking and accountability with the help of digital tools

Pooling arrangements

  • Reduce fragmentation, or mitigate its consequences, through more coherent funding flows across health programmes and coverage schemes
  • Increase resource pooling among separate health coverage schemes to improve system efficiency and equitable resource distribution across different population groups and territories

Strategic purchasing

  • Strengthen provider payment systems
  • Align contracting, benefit design and the governance of purchasing with policy objectives
  • Strengthen purchasing arrangements using digital technologies
  • Regulate and support alignment of the role of private sector providers and private sector capital

Priority setting and benefit design

  • Review and align the benefit package and benefit entitlement to health services
  • Build capacity for and institutionalize evidence-informed priority setting and health technology assessment (HTA) to maintain sectoral efficiency and equity

Supportive analytics and capacity-building

  • Expenditure tracking and analysis
  • Evidenceinformed deliberative priority setting and HTA
  • Fiscal analysis
  • Investment appraisal and evaluation
  • PFM performance review
  • Technical efficiency assessment
  • Strategic purchasing
  • Equity analyses
  • Financial protection
  • Effects of digital technologies on health financing functions

Download: Responding to the health financing emergency: immediate measures and longer-term shifts

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