Public Health Epidemiology & Biostatistics

The World Health Statistics 2026 report from the World Health Organization (WHO) provides an updated overview of global health progress toward the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With fewer than …

Overview The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) has released the updated National Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Early Warning, Alert and Response System (EWARS) 2025. It incorporates critical …

Overview The latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 Country Profile for Nepal reveals both progress and persistent health challenges. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ischemic heart disease, and stroke …

Overview #DYK On September 7, 1854, John Snow presented his findings from the Broad Street cholera outbreak to local officials—prompting the removal of the contaminated water pump handle. This action …

The 1st National Conference on Field Epidemiology, held on 29–30 June 2025 under the theme “Uniting for Resilient Health: Field Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Policy Interventions”, concluded successfully with a 7-point …

Overview The Nepal Health Economics Association (NHEA) invites applications from interested candidates for a two-day hands-on training workshop on “Building Your Biostatistics Toolbox” led by the esteemed Prof. Mousumi Banerjee …

Overview The 2nd SAFETYNET Scientific Conference will be held at the Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from September 22—26, 2025. SAFETYNET announces the 2nd SAFETYNET Scientific Conference from 22-26 September 2025 at the …

The 2nd SAFETYNET Scientific Conference will be held at the Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, September 22—26, 2025. Call for Abstracts Abstracts from current trainees and recent graduates (those who graduated or …

World Field Epidemiology Day: Strengthening health surveillance systems to detect public health threats early The World Field Epidemiology Day (#WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay) is a global movement to recognize and raise awareness of the …

Overview The provincial epidemiological profile is meant to provide a snapshot of the COVID-19 situation in Nepal. The major parameters in this profile narrative are depicted in accompanying graphics, which …