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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 March 18, 2024
महिला सामुदायिक स्वास्थ्य स्वयंसेविका कार्यक्रमः आवश्यकता र औचित्य
सरकारले निर्धारण गरेका स्वास्थ्यका लक्ष्यहरूलाई पुरा गर्न सहयोग गर्ने र ...
Blog December 22, 2023
HERD International Presents Urban Health Study Findings at 13th European Congress for Tropical Medicine and International Health
Parash Mani Sapkota In a significant contribution to the urban health system discourse, HERD International participated in the 13th European Congress for Tropical Medicine and International Health (ECTMIH) held from 20–23 November ...
Blog December 20, 2023
Debunking myths: Stone masonry and the truth about earthquake-resistant design
By Subash Kumar Bhattarai and Sushma Arayal Understanding the cultural and historical relevance of stone masonry buildings requires putting to rest illusions about stone construction and earthquake resistance. It has been well ...
Blog November 8, 2023
From structural retrofitting to climate retrofitting: Ensuring resilience in public health facilities
By Subash Kumar Bhattarai and Uttam Neupane Climate retrofitting is the process of improving the ability of existing buildings and systems to better withstand and respond to the effects of climate change In Nepal, the structural ...
Blog October 2, 2023
Nepal’s health system transformation is a moral imperative
Nepal, a country known for its breathtaking scenery and strong communities, is aware that progress cannot exist without a healthy population. This article explores Nepal’s steadfast dedication to health, its national policies, and ...
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 ...