The @NIHRresearch GHR Centre for MLTCs is calling for applications for a Short Course on #ResearchEthics. The 3-day short course is designed for members of institutional ethics committees (IEC) in health research organisations For more details visit- lnkd.in/gVQGBD2w

Strengthening community engagement and person-centered care for people living with Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTCs) requires listening to communities, building healthcare provider capacity, and adapting interventions to local contexts. During a 5-day field visit to Kathmandu, Nepal, as part of the NIHR Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions, teams from Kathmandu Medical College and HRIDAY collaborated with community members and healthcare providers to strengthen Community Engagement and Involvement (CEI) activities in Dadhikot and the Urban Health Promotion Centre (UHPC), Ward 27. The visit focused on three key areas: ➡️ Community engagement through street play and microdocumentary screenings, creating space for discussions on MLTCs, nutrition, alcohol use, healthy lifestyles, and the role of Community Champions. ➡️ Capacity building of healthcare professionals through training on self-care, empathy, cultural competency, CEI, and effective health communication. ➡️ Strengthening implementation readiness through CEI planning, storytelling discussions, and CRT Delphi activities to support context-specific research and community-centered interventions. A key takeaway from the visit was the importance of culturally relevant communication, meaningful community participation, and empathetic healthcare delivery in improving care for people living with long-term conditions. The visit also highlighted valuable community insights, including the need for locally adapted resources, greater awareness of referral pathways, and opportunities to promote healthy behaviours through activities such as yoga and physical exercise. Together, these insights are strengthening CEI implementation and fostering more responsive, community-informed care in Nepal. @AIIMSJDH @aiims_newdelhi @Bruneluni @UoNPressOffice @ucl @lborouniversity @kamleshkhunti @DrMonikaArora @GHRC4MLTC_KMC @GHRC4MLTC #PublicHealth #CommunityEngagement #PatientCentredCare #MLTCs #NCDs #HealthSystems #PrimaryHealthcare #NIHR #GlobalHealth #CommunityHealth

it would increase labor costs, as it should, because workers would need to be paid for all their work, as all workers should be. but that cost would not go to the state. in the current legal and regulatory framework it would come from profits of the private mltcs.

i’ve looked closely at the legal landscape and its fine. the mltcs will just be forced to provide split shifts. this will not affect the state budget because they are paid per capita not by cost of care. and they are profitable enough they can easily afford it.

We talk about staging in number of MLTCs but not in Type 2 diabetes & Prediabetes(Non-diabetic Hyperglycamia). Time has come for HCPs working in Primary Care to start looking into this when prevention strategy is to be implemented. @pcdosociety. Prof Viral Shah #ATTD2026

It's a good morning for us, the team at the @NIHRresearch GHRC, for #multiplelongtermconditions, for the National Co-Design Workshop. Today's discussions will place the centre's focus on addressing MLTCs in #digitalhealthsystem interventions. Read more- nihrcentreformltc.org/

Our systematic review led by Deborah Ikhile @NatureComms 📊 Quality of life with multiple long term conditions (MLTC, multimorbidity) in Southeast Asia Part of our @NIHRglobal Research Centre for MLTCs with India and Nepal Choosing the right QoL tools is essential as MLTC rises across diverse health systems #Multimorbidity #QualityOfLife #GlobalHealth #HealthSystems nature.com/articles/s41467-0…

Nukkad Natak for community awareness in Jodhpur, Rajasthan Under the NIHR Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTCs), HRIDAY successfully organised Nukkad Nataks (street plays) at the two pilot sites of Beru and Phinch villages, Jodhpur. The street plays focused on: ➡️ Early identification of symptoms and timely care for MLTCs ➡️ Addressing myths and misconceptions around diabetes, BP, and mental health ➡️ Awareness of government health schemes and community rights ➡️ Women’s empowerment and gender equity in health By taking health messages to the streets, these performances encouraged dialogue, reduced stigma, and strengthened community-led understanding and action around long-term health conditions. @GHRC4MLTC @aiims_newdelhi @ICMRDELHI @INDIACCDC @Bruneluni @UniofNottingham @ucl @lborouniversity @thePHFI @NIHRARCs @uniofleicester @AIIMSJDH @NIHRresearch @NIHRglobal @aiims_jodhpur @DrMonikaArora @mansichopra2 @kamleshkhunti #HRIDAY #NIHRProject #MLTCs #NukkadNatak #StreetPlay #JodhpurHealth #PeopleCentredCare #MentalHealthAwareness #Nutrition #AlcoholUse #CommunityChampions #CommunityEngagement #HealthEquity

⚖️ Our paper on weight loss in obesity multiple long term conditions (multimorbidity): not all benefits are equal 📊 Cohort study | 618,000 people with obesity & MLTCs ⬇️ BMI → fewer new obesity-related complications & less polypharmacy ⬆️ BMI → higher complication risk ⚠️ But both weight loss and gain linked to ↑ mental health issues, hospitalisation & mortality 🧠 In MLTCs - Care must be personalised and outcomes-focused, not weight-centric. dom-pubs.pericles-prod.liter… with @AbdTahrani et al

Community voices on the streets of Kathmandu, Nepal As part of the NIHR Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTCs), two Nukkad Nataks (street plays) were held in Kathmandu to open up honest conversations on mental health, nutrition, alcoholism, and the vital role of community champions as trusted local leaders. Built around everyday experiences, these street plays created a safe, inclusive space for dialogue, reflection, and shared problem-solving. By meeting people where they are and taking conversations beyond formal settings, the approach helps reduce stigma, strengthen trust, and support community-led pathways to care for people living with MLTCs. This work reflects WHO and NIHR principles of meaningful community engagement: listening to lived experience, valuing local knowledge, and co-creating solutions with communities, not for them. When communities lead the conversation, change becomes both relevant and sustainable. @GHRC4MLTC @aiims_newdelhi @ICMRDELHI @INDIACCDC @Bruneluni @UniofNottingham @ucl @lborouniversity @thePHFI @NIHRARCs @uniofleicester @AIIMSJDH @NIHRresearch @NIHRglobal @aiims_jodhpur @DrMonikaArora @mansichopra2 @kamleshkhunti #HRIDAY #NIHRProject #MLTCs #NukkadNatak #StreetPlay #Kathmandu #NepalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Nutrition #AlcoholUse #CommunityChampions #CommunityEngagement #HealthEquity #peoplecentredcare

Community Engagement and Involvement (CEI) is transforming how care reaches people, not just in clinics, but where they live and gather. In this feature from our NIHR Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions micro-documentary, Ms. Bhawana Ghimire shares how CEI is creating real impact in Nepal by: ➡️ Strengthening the connection between households and health facilities ➡️ Encouraging timely medication and follow-up care ➡️ Bringing community insights into better service delivery ➡️ Designing health outreach that reflects real needs ➡️ Building trust, communication, and lasting change From health camps to counselling to local mobilisation, CEI is helping ensure that interventions are not only designed for communities, but shaped with them. Watch the full microdocumentary: x.com/Hriday_Org/status/1992… Learn more about our work: hriday.org.in @GHRC4MLTC @aiims_newdelhi @ICMRDELHI @INDIACCDC @Bruneluni @UniofNottingham @ucl @lborouniversity @thePHFI @NIHRARCs @uniofleicester @AIIMSJDH @NIHRresearch @NIHRglobal @aiims_jodhpur @DrMonikaArora @mansichopra2 @kamleshkhunti #CEI #LivedChampions #MLTCs #NIHRGlobalHealth #CommunityLeadership #HealthEquity #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #MLTCs #MLTCs #MultipleLongTermConditions #PeopleCentredCare #CommunityEngagement #MeaningfulEngagement #LivedExperiences #SharedDecisionMaking #CoDesign #NCDs #HealthForAll #NIHRGlobalHealth #CommunityChampions #ContinuumOfCare #EmpowermentInHealth

Over next 3 days we are discussing challenges of Multiple Long Term Conditions (MLTCs) at our NIHR Global Health Centre for MLTCs meeting in Delhi Timely publication today of our Editorial in @bmj_latest on Global Challenges of MLTCs With @FrancesMair @DrDPrabhakaran & Jonathan Valabhji @NIHRglobal

Strong communities lead to stronger health systems. Multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs)/Non- communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to rise, but solutions can’t come from research alone. They must come with and from communities. Hear Dr. Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Executive Director of the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC), highlight why: ➡️ Communities are essential partners in shaping research ➡️ Community Health Workers can be powerful change agents ➡️ Co-creation leads to better care, awareness, and outcomes Together we are ensuring that those most affected have a voice in decisions that impact their long-term health and wellbeing. Real voices. Real challenges. Real solutions. Watch the full microdocumentary: x.com/Hriday_Org/status/1992… Learn more about our work: hriday.org.in @GHRC4MLTC @aiims_newdelhi @ICMRDELHI @INDIACCDC @Bruneluni @UniofNottingham @ucl @lborouniversity @thePHFI @NIHRARCs @uniofleicester @AIIMSJDH @NIHRresearch @NIHRglobal @aiims_jodhpur @DrMonikaArora @mansichopra2 @kamleshkhunti #CEI #LivedChampions #MLTCs #NIHRGlobalHealth #CommunityLeadership #HealthEquity #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #MLTCs #MLTCs #MultipleLongTermConditions #PeopleCentredCare #CommunityEngagement #MeaningfulEngagement #LivedExperiences #SharedDecisionMaking #CoDesign #NCDs #HealthForAll #NIHRGlobalHealth #CommunityChampions #ContinuumOfCare #EmpowermentInHealth

Access to healthcare in Nepal remains a challenge, especially for older adults and those living with multiple long-term condition (MLTCs)/Non communicable diseases (NCDs). Limited diagnostics, medicine shortages, and geographic barriers often delay care. Through the NIHR Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions, Community Champions, health care professionals, local leaders, NGO/SHG representatives and policy makers are coming together to strengthen health and digital literacy, bring healthcare services closer to people, and ensure communities are truly heard. As Dr Natalia Oli from Kathmandu Medical College shares community engagement is not just participation...it builds ownership, trust, and sustainability. Because better health systems start with empowered communities. Watch the full microdocumentary: x.com/Hriday_Org/status/1992… Learn more about our work: hriday.org.in/ @GHRC4MLTC @aiims_newdelhi @ICMRDELHI @Bruneluni @UniofNottingham @ucl @lborouniversity @thePHFI @NIHRARCs @uniofleicester @AIIMSJDH @NIHRresearch @NIHRglobal @aiims_jodhpur @DrMonikaArora @mansichopra2 @kamleshkhunti #MLTCs #CommunityEngagement #PublicHealth #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity #HealthyAgeing #HealthLiteracy #UniversalHealthCoverage #GlobalHealth #NIHR #HealthForAll #Nepal #PrimaryHealthcare #PeopleCentredCare #StrongerHealthSystems

Every community holds stories. Some offer strength, while others create hesitation and fear. For many people living with multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs)/Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), community beliefs, cultural norms, myths and misconceptions about treatment and healthcare can delay diagnosis and management, leading to preventable complications. In this snippet from the NIHR Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions microdocumentary, our lived experience champions reflect on the challenges they face every day: 👉 Cultural expectations that clash with medical guidance 👉 Preference for home remedies or unverified alternatives 👉 Stigma and silence surrounding chronic illness 👉 Misinformation that prevents timely treatment By listening to communities, acknowledging what they believe, and building trust through meaningful engagement, CEI ensures that people are not just informed, rather they are empowered to make decisions that protect their health and dignity. Hear directly from those whose lived experiences guide this work because their voices shape better awareness, better care, and better outcomes. Learn more about our work: hriday.org.in/ @GHRC4MLTC @aiims_newdelhi @ICMRDELHI @Bruneluni @UniofNottingham @ucl @lborouniversity @thePHFI @NIHRARCs @uniofleicester @AIIMSJDH @NIHRresearch @NIHRglobal @aiims_jodhpur @DrMonikaArora @mansichopra2 @kamleshkhunti #LivedChampions #CEIinAction #MLTCs #NIHR #CommunityVoices #HealthLiteracy #PeoplePoweredResearch #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

Today, we honour our Lived Experience Champions, people living with multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs)/Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) who are not only managing their own health but also helping reimagine what better care should look like for everyone. Through the NIHR Global Health Research Centre for MLTCs, these community voices are: ➡️ Helping shape how research is designed ➡️ Defining what person-centered, respectful care should feel like ➡️ Strengthening trust between communities and the health system ➡️ Breaking stigma and challenging long-held myths and misconceptions ➡️ Keeping dignity, equity, and empathy at the core of healthcare Their leadership shifts us from assumptions to understanding. When people most affected by MLTCs/NCDs guide the work, research becomes more grounded, care becomes more inclusive, and health systems become more responsive to real needs. This microdocumentary is a small tribute to their honesty, strength, and partnership. Watch the full microdocumentary: x.com/Hriday_Org/status/1992… Learn more about our work: hriday.org.in/ @GHRC4MLTC @aiims_newdelhi @ICMRDELHI @Bruneluni @UniofNottingham @ucl @lborouniversity @thePHFI @NIHRARCs @uniofleicester @AIIMSJDH @NIHRresearch @NIHRglobal @aiims_jodhpur @DrMonikaArora @mansichopra2 @kamleshkhunti #CEI #LivedChampions #MLTCs #NIHRGlobalHealth #CommunityLeadership #HealthEquity #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #MLTCs #MLTCs #MultipleLongTermConditions #PeopleCentredCare #CommunityEngagement #MeaningfulEngagement #LivedExperiences #SharedDecisionMaking #CoDesign #NCDs #HealthForAll #NIHRGlobalHealth #CommunityChampions #ContinuumOfCare #EmpowermentInHealth

A diagnosis of multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs)/non-communicable diseases (NCDs) does not just add one more entry to a medical file, it changes how a person lives, feels, and plans their future. Managing two or more chronic conditions at the same time means navigating overlapping symptoms, multiple medicines, financial pressures, and emotional strain, all while life continues to move around you. It requires a person-centered, equitable health system that supports the whole person instead of treating each condition in isolation. This microdocumentary snippet from the NIHR Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions takes you to the heart of communities, where lived experiences guide decisions that improve care. With meaningful engagement and empowered community champions, we are aiming to improve the quality of life through implementation of evidence-informed, contextual, and scalable community engagement and involvement approaches for MLTCs/NCDs care and management. Real stories. Real needs. Real solutions. @GHRC4MLTC @aiims_newdelhi @ICMRDELHI @Bruneluni @UniofNottingham @ucl @lborouniversity @thePHFI @NIHRARCs @uniofleicester @AIIMSJDH @NIHRresearch @NIHRglobal @aiims_jodhpur @DrMonikaArora @mansichopra2 @kamleshkhunti Watch the full microdocumentary: x.com/Hriday_Org/status/1992… 🔗 Learn more about our work: hriday.org.in/ #MLTCs #MultipleLongTermConditions #PeopleCentredCare #CommunityEngagement #MeaningfulEngagement #LivedExperiences #SharedDecisionMaking #CoDesign #NCDs #HealthForAll #NIHRGlobalHealth #CommunityChampions #ContinuumOfCare #EmpowermentInHealth

.... you have someone from SBH there. 😏 Get someone to brief you on that place. The worst rated hospital in the city. Take a look at how our elderly are being brought there and how the hospital handles their cases. And take a look at the abuse of MLTCs while at it. You're going to need more input from everyday newyorkers not so many ngo's.

Watch the full microdocumentary to see how CEI is helping re-imagine health research and motivating people to take ownership of their health and strengthening the response to MLTCs across India and Nepal. #MLTCs #CommunityEngagement #ChronicConditions #LivedExperienceLeadership

Pleased to share the first microdocumentary on Community Engagement & Involvement (CEI) from the NIHR Global Health Research Centre for MLTCs showcasing how lived-experience voices, frontline perspectives, and partners shape research, bust myths, and improve people-centred care.