Month: April 2025

A meaningful exchange with the World Health Organization today, as the Nepal Public Health Foundation (NPHF) presented its efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality through grassroots innovation and collaboration.

In our ongoing project in Kapilvastu, we are tracking pregnant women in close partnership with municipalities, wards, health facilities, and Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs)—who are key to reaching every mother. By integrating local systems and strengthening referral linkages, we aim to create real, measurable change in MMR and NMR.

NPHF shared the strengths, challenges, and opportunities of this model, underlining how locally-driven, multisector approaches can accelerate progress toward SDG 3 and Nepal’s 2030 health targets. Together, we move forward for a healthier, safer future for mothers and newborns.

Farming, Health, and Environment in Nepal (FHEN) has been a pioneering decade of collaboration  between the Nepal Public Health Foundation (NPHF), the International Centre for Occupational Health, Environment and Public Health (ICOEPH) under DASAM, and Dialogs. Focused mainly in Chitwan District, FHEN has bridged agriculture and health by promoting sustainable, pesticide-free farming for the well-being of both farmers and consumers.

Through participatory development, community-led interventions like IPM Farmer’s Field Schools, and targeted trainings, FHEN has spotlighted the health risks of pesticide use and strengthened local capacity to manage them. Grounded in research, the project has empowered stakeholders with evidence and strategies for advocacy and change.

Aligned with SDGs 3 and 12, FHEN aims to minimize pesticide harm and foster a safe food system. Its legacy includes operational models for multisector prevention of pesticide poisoning and the mobilization of consumer and farmer networks for lasting impact. On February 3rd, a Danish team visited to reflect on this transformative journey and explore ways to carry its mission forward.