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Blog July 7, 2023
Bridging Borders: A Closer Look at Healthcare in Eastern Nepal and Sikkim State of India
As embedded researchers at the Health Division of Pokhara Metropolitan City (PMC) in Nepal, we had the opportunity to visit eastern Nepal and the Sikkim state of India in April of this year. This was the cross-learning visit organized by the metropolitan city as part of the implementation of the annual work plan and budget. We were ...

Blog June 19, 2023
Reflection on My Journey of Exploration in Nepal
I am a medical student at the University of Leeds, currently intercalating in International Health BSc. In May 2023, my fellow student, Alice, and I travelled to Nepal for our separate research projects. My interest in mental health services and barriers to access in Nepal stemmed from a comprehensive literature review. After ...

Blog April 20, 2023
HERD International Presents Research Findings at the 9th NHRC Summit
Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC), in collaboration with various organizations working in health, research and development, organized the Ninth National Summit of Health and Population Scientists on 11-12 April 2023, with the motto of “Research for health: Translating Evidence and Innovation into actions.” The summit ...

Blog June 13, 2022
Political Economy of Health Financing Reforms in Nepal
Access to quality health services is a major concern for many countries, and health financing reform is a key way to achieve this goal. The 2010 World Health Report highlighted the importance of health financing reform in advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC), which is effective service coverage with financial risk protection. ...

Blog March 21, 2022
Introducing Pokhara Metropolitan City: The urban poor and the local health system
HERD International is a partner in the CHORUS research consortium. We are implementing a study in Pokhara Municipality of Nepal to understand the local health system, and we aim to contribute to its strengthening, so it can address the health needs of the urban poor communities. The study will specifically focus on the ...
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Blog September 26, 2023
Health infrastructure investment in Nepal: Efficiency and equity
In developing countries like Nepal, where resources are generally limited and healthcare disparities are visible, it is of the utmost necessity to allocate scarce expenditures into health infrastructure. This takes on a greater ...
Blog September 21, 2023
Addressing Depression Through Data-Driven Decision Making in Nepal
It has already been established that health is not merely freedom from any specific disease; instead, it is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. In other words, to become healthy, we also need to be mentally ...
Blog September 13, 2023
Motivation at the heart of healthcare: Reflections from an embedded researcher in a learning site
During my time as an embedded researcher in Kapilvastu Municipality, Nepal, I had the opportunity to engage with numerous health workers across various healthcare institutions and to observe their daily tasks. I firmly believe that ...
Blog August 17, 2023
Through My Eyes: Nepal’s Beauty, Culture, and Hospitality
”It was fascinating to observe the functioning of an international research organization, particularly the communal atmosphere during lunch breaks, where everyone washed their own plates.” As part of my study in ...
Blog July 26, 2023
Naturally & Culturally Rich Jumla Aspires for Agricultural Resilience
“Despite the food insecurity, the locals’ hospitality is truly inspiring. In the villages, neighbors share resources, address one another as brothers and sisters, and care for each other’s entire families and ...
Blog July 17, 2023
A Rollercoaster Ride of Female Community Health Volunteers on Film Making
Setting the scene When we engaged in conversation with the Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) in Chandragiri municipality in Kathmandu, they shared their narratives regarding their role within the community, ...