The Policy Impact through Systems Thinking in Climate and Health (PITCH) initiative recently engaged with provincial and local stakeholders In Gandaki Province to better understand the ever-changing dynamics that influence implementation of climate-health policy at local levels.

We all have a responsibility to prevent the spread of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The following steps are crucial! #GlobalAMRAwarenessWeek

What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? It is important that we learn as much as we can about this global public health concern, and how to avoid its pitfalls. #AMRAwareness

Training field researchers is a critical part of any large research endeavor. What about the trainers themselves? What do they gain throughout the training process? Read on to learn more from one of HERD International's researchers. herdint.com/trainer-and-...

REMINDER! We're sill hiring for multiple positions. Interested candidates can scan the QR code below or visit herdint.com/.../vacancy-... to apply by Sunday, November 16.

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Analysis for Action is creating a freely accessible global platform to strengthen evidence-based decision-making during health emergencies. The Nepal National Statistics Office organised a workshop for representatives from the MoHP to provide suggestions to improve the global platform content.

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Don’t miss #D4N2025! Three days of: 💡 Plenaries on scaling policy and practice 📊 Sessions on food systems, data, and delivery innovations 🤝 Networking and regional learning opportunities 📍 Kathmandu & Online | 🗓 Dec 2–4, 2025 🎟 Register today → bit.ly/D4N2025_register

Nepal has made great progress in reducing maternal mortality. Many challenges still remain, often rooted in societal and cultural norms. Read on to learn about the progress, challenges, and ways forward in Suddhodhan Rural Municipality. @rebuildconsortium.bsky.social herdint.com/enhancing-ma...

Life at HERD International: Mr. Parash Sapkota discusses his journey at HERD International, staring as an intern to his role as Data and Research Officer, culminating in his acceptance to Yale University for further studies. We wish him all the very best! youtu.be/zlJseHELb8o

@sushilbaral.bsky.social presented a deep dive into #healthfinancingreform in Nepal. This talk was part of a webinar, hosted by WHO-SEARO, on Politics and Health: Navigating the Political Economy of Health Financing Reforms on Aug 12. @rebuildconsortium.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNuY...

Rapid urbanization is a major challenge facing public health systems around the world. Learn how @chorusurban.bsky.social is supporting health systems to face this challenge and enhance noncommunicable disease services in urban areas of Africa and South Asia. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBZS...

Happening today! WHO-SEARO is hosting a webinar on Politics and Health: Navigating the Political Economy of Health Financing Reforms. 📅Date: 12 August 2025 🕐Time: 13:30 hrs – 15:00 hrs India time 📍 Register: who.zoom.us/meeting/regi... or using the QR code below Don't miss out!

Announcement! The deadline for abstract submission for the Delivering for Nutrition 2025 conference has been extended! 📅 New Deadline: Monday, August 11, 2025 📍 Conference Theme: Towards Impact at Scale 📨 Submit your abstract here: southasia.ifpri.info/d4n-2025-tow... @ifpri.org

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Reminder! Only three days left! @ifpri.org and a range of co-hosts, including HERD International, are organizing the Delivering for Nutrition 2025 conference on implementation research in Kathmandu from Dec 2-4, 2025. Submit your abstracts by Friday, Aug 8! southasia.ifpri.info/d4n-2025-tow...

Implementation research aims to observe how interventions function in real-world settings. A HERD International researcher with @chorusurban.bsky.social shares their implementation research experience in Pokhara Metropolitan City. Read on to learn more! herdint.com/implementati...

HERD International trained field researchers, as part of the Participatory Engagement of City Communities Against Non-communicable Disease Risk in Bangladesh and Nepal (PECAN) project, to conduct a survey on #noncommunicablediseases in Nagarjun Municipality and Kathmandu

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Using the ‘Domains of Urban Deprivation Framework’ HERD International colleagues have designed a protocol to measure urban deprivation indices relevant to the context of Nepal. @chorusurban.bsky.social Read the full article here: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Suddhodhan Rural Municipality and HERD International jointly organized a three-day #CommunityEngagement training under @rebuildconsortium.bsky.social. 64 local volunteers were trained on promoting behavioral changes to improve maternal health outcomes in their communities.

Call for abstracts for the Delivering for Nutrition 2025 conference! This event is being held in Kathmandu from Dec 2-4, 2025. Please submit your abstracts on the listed topical areas by Friday, August 8. Don't miss out this great opportunity! @ifpri.org southasia.ifpri.info/d4n-2025-tow...

The National Statistics Office (NSO) and HERD International jointly organized a workshop on infectious disease surveillance systems in Nepal on July 16. Multi-sector stakeholders discussed major prevailing issues and the need for more collaboration and partnerships for quality statistics.

The HERD International Newsletter for July is here! Check it out for the latest updates, journal articles, blogs, and insights on our #healthsystemstrengthening activities in Nepal. mailchi.mp/f4566602f613...

Embedded researchers are an integral part of implementation research initiatives. A HERD International researcher with @chorusurban.bsky.social shares their experience of being embedded within the health sector in Pokhara Metropolitan City. Read on to learn more! herdint.com/from-evidenc...

HERD International collaborated with University College London and the University of Oxford to model the cost-effectiveness of triple-integrated screening for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B during antenatal care in Nepal. Read the full article here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Collecting data in urban settings comes with its own set of challenges and learnings. Two researchers with the PECAN project share their experiences of conducting a census in Nagarjun Municipality and Kathmandu Metropolitan City. Read on to learn more! herdint.com/fieldwork-be...

The PECAN Project relies on citizen science to create evidence and strategies for promoting health and reducing NCD risks. PECAN conducted introductory meetings with community members who will serve as co-researchers in Nagarjun Municipality and Kathmandu Metropolitan City.

Rapid urbanization contributes to increasing noncommunicable diseases. To identify strategies that address this issue, we planned an implementation research study in Pokhara as part of @chorusurban.bsky.social Read the full implementation research protocol here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Female Community Health Volunteer (FCHV) assessment in Suddhodhan Rural Municipality, including a review of challenges and opportunities during their routine work in the community. @rebuildconsortium.bsky.social

Key Informant Interview with Health Facility Operations and Management Committee (HFOMC) member in Suddhodhan Rural Municipality, Kapilvastu, conducted by HERD International embedded researchers Biddya Kumari Chaudhary and Nawaraj Adhikari. @rebuildconsortium.bsky.social

A Female Community Health Volunteer leads a mothers' group discussion on nutrition and family planning for pregnant women and new mothers in Kapilvastu Municipality. She is using a flipbook designed by HERD International and supported by @rebuildconsortium.bsky.social.

Anil Dhungana, embedded HERD International researcher in Kapilvastu Municipality, facilitated the first session of a three-day capacity building training on nutrition interventions during emergency situations. @rebuildconsortium.bsky.social

On June 21, the Kapilvastu District Coordination Committee, in collaboration with HERD International, organized a meeting with elected leaders and health officials in Lumbini Province to discuss ways to strengthen and build resilient health systems at the local level @rebuildconsortium.bsky.social

Nepal National Statistics Office collaborated with HERD International to conduct a two-day workshop on unit development for stakeholders involved with the Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit (PPT) Project. For more information, please see the PPT Project brief below: herdint.com/wp-content/u...

Welcome to the first episode of the HERD International Podcast! Each episode features conversations with experts in many fields related to public health. In Episode 1, the discussion focuses on health systems and resilience in Nepal. Enjoy! @rebuildconsortium.bsky.social youtu.be/8ZvFA_13OAg?...

Health Policy and Systems Research Institutions play a pivotal role in generating evidence to shape health policy. Read on to learn about a multi-country initiative to strengthen capacities of individual institutions in health policy and systems research. herdint.com/strengthenin...

The burden of non-communicable disease (NCD) is disproportionately high among urban populations. Learn more about this issue from a study comparing social determinants, NCD risk, and NCD prevalence in different wealth categories among urban populations. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Out-of-pocket expenditure in health is a serious issue for health financing in Nepal, affecting health care costs for both communicable and non-communicable disease services. Learn more from our Insights below: herdint.com/wp-content/u...

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Despite numerous efforts to promote institutional delivery, home deliveries in Kapilvastu Municipality remained stagnant. Now, local authorities are using digital solutions to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes herdint.com/improving-ma... @rebuildconsortium.bsky.social

Digital health technology can help enhance service delivery in low-resource settings. Learn more on this fascinating topic from Sulata Karki's presentation on Digital literacy and factors associated technology use among Auxiliary Nurse Midwives in Nepal. youtu.be/mnUiQrkeu1I

Health inequities affect access to services, service utilization, and overall health outcomes. Achyut Raj Pandey used insights from national surveys in Nepal to highlight Poverty and Intersecting Inequities in Access to Health Services. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEdk...

Globally, road traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for young people aged 5-29. Bishnu Dulal shared a disaggregated break-down of road traffic accident mortality in Nepal at the 11th National Summit for Health and Population Scientists. youtu.be/eL6cBvkscGM

According to the WHO, suicide is a serious global health issue affecting people of all ages. Dogendra Tumsa shared the startling evidence from the National Census 2021 on Suicide Prevalence in Nepal at the 11th National Summit for Health and Population Scientists. youtu.be/XLzbpG82rU4

Service users' satisfaction, confidence, and trust in the health system provides valuable information about existing care and service quality. Learn more about how the People's Voice Survey in Nepal explored this topic from Bipul Lamichhane's presentation youtu.be/iU80-_mbLmw

How does the media affect our health sector? Learn more from Shreeman Sharma's insightful talk on the Influence of News Media on Health Policy-making in Nepal: Insights from Journalists and Policy-makers @chorusurban.bsky.social youtu.be/s7D-k918SUE

An intersectional lens is necessary to better understand the various factors affecting mental health status. Learn more from Parash Sapkota's presenation on the Determinants of Wealth-based Inequality in Mental Health. @chorusurban.bsky.social youtu.be/U2DK-dKuSQA