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The Nepal Public Health Foundation’s Farming Health and Environment (FHEN) project has been conducting research and providing training to farmers in Chitwan District. One of the farmers, Chandra Prasad Adhikari, recently gained media attention for his transition to organic farming after recognizing the harmful effects of pesticides on soil. He shares his experience and the … […]

The Nepal Public Health Foundation (NPHF) is currently undertaking a project on Farming Health and Environment (FHEN) to promote the use of organic farming methods and improve the overall health and well-being of Nepali farmers and consumers. This project aims to reduce the use of harmful pesticides and promote sustainable farming practices. However, the recent … […]

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Mathura Prasad Shrestha, a medical doctor, public health professional, human rights activist, intellectual, and a great teacher. He was rightly acknowledged as the Father of Public Health in Nepal, also having laid the foundation for public health education and research in the country. Dr. Shrestha … […]

We are very pleased to share Lancet ID profile of Prof. Dr. Buddha Basnyat published in the current issue of ‘The Lancet’ on this ‘January 2023’,  who is arguably the best known face of the research community of Nepal to outside world. I hope it will inspire the upcoming researchers of Nepal that research scientists … […]

Farming, Health and Environment Nepal (FHEN) project, a collaboration between NPHF and ICOEPH/DASAM, organized a panel discussion on Linkage of research, education and extension regarding pesticide minimization” on December 6th, 2022 (Mangsir 20, 2079). The objectives of this panel discussion were as follows:       To share knowledge/experiences/ studies on the issue of chemical pesticides.     … […]

The Global Health Network organized a conference on Enabling Health Research in Every Healthcare Setting on the 24-25 November, 2022 at South Africa. The Global Health Network stated that they will be working with all the speakers and presenters to conclude some far-reaching recommendations as the conference aims to create lasting change in research capacity … […]

“ART COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION ON PESTICIDES AND HUMAN HEALTH” VENUE: NEPAL ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS , SITABHAWAN, NAXAL Keeping citizens rights to safe food at the core, the Farming Health and Environment(FHEN) project organized an art competition and exhibit highlighting the link between chemical pesticides and their harm to human health as a part of … […]

    Introduction The virus that causes dengue fever is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and, to a lesser extent, Ae are the main vectors of this disease. The virus that causes dengue fever is known as dengue virus (DENV). There are four DENV serotypes, and a … […]

Background  The Follow- up Policy Dialogue Meeting at Federal Level was carried out at Aranya Boutique Hotel, Nagpokhari by the participation from the different stakeholders on September 2nd, 2022. The people present for the meeting were from Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Centre, Nepal Health Research Council, Department of Food Technology and Quality Control, Ministry … […]

On September 2,   2022, NPHF completed its 13th Annual General Meeting in the presence of founding members, life members and other members and stakeholders. Since the establishment of Nepal Public Health Foundation (NPHF), it has taken initiatives to raise voices and advocate the relevant public health issues at national and regional level.   Continuing the tradition, … […]