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May 31
Tobacco is NOT cool! We must #UnmaskTheAppeal to counter the harmful effects of nicotine and tobacco addiction. On this #WorldNoTobaccoDay, let's kick the habit!
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May 28
In Mustang District, researchers may often view field work through the lens of their challenges, but there is a quieter truth that can go unnoticed. One of our field researchers speaks of the beauty of working the in the remote Nepali mountains.
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May 20
The HERD International Newsletter for May 2026 is here! Check it out for the latest updates, journal articles, blogs, and interviews on our health system strengthening activities in Nepal. #GeneratingEvidence #ImprovingLives
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Apr 21
Don't miss out! Register using the link in the post below to attend a special webinar organized by @ReBUILDRPC later today.
rebuildconsortium.com/launch…
⌚ 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm
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Use of smokeless tobacco continues to be a major concern in Nepal. Representatives from various sectors convened to identify gaps and discuss future actions.
@NheiccNepal @Bruneluni
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Mar 27
At a multi-stakeholder workshop to disseminate the latest health sector analyses, public health experts emphasized the need for the government to use this evidence to drive health reform.
@UKinNepal
#healthreform #EvidenceBasedDecisionMaking
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Mar 25
At a multi-stakeholder consultation on intersectoral action, experts emphasized a One Health approach connecting human, animal, and environmental health to effectively address evolving public health challenges.
@UKinNepal
#OneHealth #IntersectoralAction
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Mar 18
ट्रान्स फ्याटयुक्त खाद्य पदार्थ-स्वास्थ्यमा गम्भीर जोखिम !
यो केवल व्यक्तिगत छनोट मात्र होइन, नीतिगत विषय हो। जरूरी छ-
👉 ट्रान्स फ्याटमा सीमा निर्धारण
👉 कडा अनुगमन र लेबलिङ
👉 स्वास्थ्यमैत्री खाद्य नीति
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#Transfat #PublicHealty #Policy #Nepal
@UKinNepal
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Feb 27
औद्योगिक ट्रान्सफ्याटले निम्याएको जनस्वास्थ्य चुनाैती
औद्योगिक ट्रान्सफ्याट मिसाइएका खाद्य पदार्थको उपभोग जनस्वास्थ्यका लागि गम्भीर चुनौती बनेको छ। यस्ता खाद्य पदार्थका कारण उत्पन्न हुने नसर्ने रोगहरूको उपचार खर्च बढ्दै जाँदा दीर्घकालीन रूपमा आर्थिक भार समेत थपिँदै गएको छ।
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Feb 27
‘दुई प्रतिशतभन्दा बढी हुनै नहुने ट्रान्सफ्याट १५ प्रतिशतसम्म’
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Feb 16
नेपालमा चिनी मिसिएका पेय पदार्थ र खानेकुराको बढ्दो उपभोगले दीर्घ रोगको जोखिम बढाइरहेको छ। यो समस्या समग्र खाद्य प्रणाली र नीतिसँग जोडिएको विषय हो । #EvidenceBasedPolicy #RegulatingSugaryFood #SugarSweetenedBeverages #SSBs
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Feb 10
Suddhodhan Rural Municipality in Kapilvastu, Nepal, shares key learnings from a #HealthSystems strengthening initiative that led to significant improvements in #maternal #health service utilization. #LearningSite #Lessons @ReBUILDRPC
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Reannouncement! We are looking for a Project Coordinator! Scan the QR Code below or visit our website to apply by Monday, February 16, 2026.
herdint.com/vacancy/vacancy-…
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HERD International retweeted
New paper...
Mapping health system resilience in federal #Nepal: perspectives and lessons from local government level
@HERDIntl assesses health system resilience capacities & gaps at local government level to inform improvements
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@IGHD_QMU
ALT Kapilvastu Hospital. There's a temporary ward outside, where beds are protected by plastic sheeting outside.
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Congratulations to our Research Manager Dr. Sampurna Kakchapati for being recognized for "Rigorous Scientific Method" at Urban Health Policy Forum, West Africa, for his study on Nepal’s Urban Deprivation Index. @ChorusUrban #UrbanHealth #ResearchImpact
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Strengthening #NCD care!
Evidence from #Nepal shows that linking private #pharmacies with public primary #healthcare improves screening, follow-up, and data visibility for the urban poor.
Shared at the #UrbanHealthSystems policy forum in West Africa.
@ChorusUrban @sushilbaral
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HERD International retweeted
Congratulations to @HERDIntl on the successful @ChorusUrban partners meeting and #PolicyDialogue in #Accra.
Urban health systems are being stretched by a growing polycrisis. Acting now is not optional - the cost of inaction will be social, economic, and political.
Call to Action
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