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Signing with ICDDR,B as Collaborators and Partner Institutions
On September 26th 2021, Nepal Public Health Foundation and the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B) joined hands as collaborators.
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12th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF NPHF WAS SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTED ON AUGUST 29, 2021 VIA ZOOM
On August 29, 2021, NPHF completed its 12th Annual General Meeting which was hosted in Zoom due to COVID 19 pandemic and its restrictions. The event was conducted in the presence of Dr. Aruna Upreti, President, Dr. Dharma Sharna Manandhar, Chief Executive, Mother and Infant Research Activities (MIRA) and Dr. Chhatra Amatya, Former Director of Child Health Division and Management Division.
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, this year we had a privilege to honor Dr. Chhatra Amatya and Dr. Dharma Sharna Manandhar with NPHF Life Time Achievement Award 2021 for contributions made in the field of public health as well as the years of service dedicated by them.
The event was divided into two sessions; First session and Closed session. Welcome remarks in the first session was given by Dr. Mahesh Maskey. Vote of Thanks was given by Dr. Sharad Onta
In the end, the closing remarks were delivered by Dr. Aruna Upreti followed by sharing the AGM agenda for the session by Dr. Aruna Upreti, Dr. Sameer Dixit and Dr. Rajani Shah. The final closing remark was then given by the chair Dr. Aruna Upreti.
11th Board Meeting at NPHF Office
NPHF Board Meeting took place on the 21st of July 2021 at 3 PM at the NPHF Office. Those who were not able to be present physically joined via Google Meet.
The proposed agendas of the meeting were:
1. FHEN Phase III project
2. Current status of FHEN
3. Preparation for AGM and Lifetime Achievement Award
4. Miscellaneous
NPHF Orientation Programme and Meeting on Chemical Pesticide Minimization at Bharatpur
Nepal Public Health Foundation held an orientation programme and meeting at Bharatpur with the local stakeholders on minimizing the use of chemical pesticides on the 24th of July, 2021.
Participants: 1) Mr Khum Natayan Shrestha – Mayor of Kalika municipality 2) Mr Rajan Dhakal- Chief of Agriculture Knowledge Center 3) Ms Prabha Baral- Mayor of Rapti municipality 4) Prabin Lama- Agriculture development officer of Ratnanagar municipality 5) Dr Rajani Shah – NPHF treasurer 6) Ms Usha Neupane- Program officer NPHF 7) Dr. Aruna Uprety- NPHF President
Discussion with Local School Teachers of Kalika municipality around the agenda of IPM.
On July 25, 2021, Dr. Aruna held a discussion session with school teachers of Kalika municipality around the agenda of IPM. The teachers talked about how integrating IPM in coursework for their students has helped them learn about the current issues surrounding chemical pesticide use and farming. Students are taught about the harmful effect of chemical pesticide on health and environment and are encouraged to apply the knowledge at their home.
Meeting between Dr. Aruna Uprety and Local farmers of Bharatpur
Dr. Aruna Uprety had a visit to Bharatpur on the 24th of July, 2021 to conduct a general meeting with the farmers of Bharatpur who had been previously trained by FHEN Phase II Project on IPN ( Integrated Paced Management ) in the past.
The above photos are of pheromone traps.
NPHF Releases Statement for Managing COVID-19 Pandemic and Preparing against its Third Wave in Nepal to PM Sher Bahadur Deuba
Nepal Public Health Foundation (NPHF) released a statement of 18 point recommendation on managing and preparing against the COVID-19 pandemic and its third wave to the Prime Minister of Nepal, Sher Bahadur Deuba which was released on several online news portals and other media outlets.
Signed by Dr. Mahesh Maskey, Dr. Kulchandra Gautam, Dr. Rita Thapa, Dr. Badriraj Pandey, Dr. Aruna Upreti, Dr. Shivkumar Rai, Dr. Chhatra Amatya, Dr. Sharad Vant, Dr. Abhinav Vaidya, Dr. Sameer Dixit, Dr. Rajendra BC, Dr. Tirtha Rana, Dr. Lochana Shrestha, Dr. Binjwala Shrestha, Dr. Rajani Shah, Narayan Subedi
12th Nepal Public Foundation Lecture was successfully completed on 30th June, 2021 via Google Meet
The 12th Nepal Public Health Foundation Lecture “My Unfinished Journey of Learning” was delivered by Prof. Dr. Sharad Raj Onta, an outstanding public health expert.
The lecture provides us with a glimpse of a deep reflection of his development and experiences and gives us a valuable insight profoundly useful for health professionals and students who are taking their first steps in the journey to the world of Public Health.
Dr. Onta is a pioneer in public health and is currently, the President of Physicians for Social Responsibility Nepal (PSRN). He has published several scientific publications both in national and international journals and has also, served as the chair at Resource Centre for Primary Health Care and was also the Former Assistant Dean of the Institute of Medicine (IOM). Additionally, he is one of the founding members of Nepal Public Health Foundation as well as the Member Secretary of Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) and has been involved in many other National and International forums and organizations.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic situation and its restrictions the 12th lecture series was carried out via google meet video conference. A great number of participants from public health professionals to students were present. A welcome speech was given by the executive chief Dr. Mahesh K Maskey along with the introduction of the keynote speaker, Prof. Dr. Sharad Onta.
Prof. Dr. Sharad Onta conducted the lecture by sharing his extensive knowledge and insightful experiences. After the lecture, a short interactive discussion and Q&A session was carried out between the participants and the speaker. In the interaction session following the lecture, former president Dr. Rita Thapa and founding member Prof. Arjun Karki had participated in the discussion with their questions and comments.
A vote of thanks was conveyed from the vice president, Dr. Lochana Shrestha and the programme was formally concluded by Dr. Aruna Uprety. For the ongoing lecture series, Dr. Badri Raj Pandey has kindly done the honours of funding the programme with a generous amount of NRs. 1 Lakh as the programme fund.
As we have stated before, in these lecture series the speakers are free to express their opinion related to any subject matter of the lecture. We at the same time would like to make it clear that these opinions are not the formal position of NPHF. In this way, NPHF hopes to provide a forum for differing opinions and lively discussion while at the same time ensuring a culture of debate that would lead to consensus for the common agenda of public health.
The screen recording of the lecture series can be found on Youtube with the above link.
NPHF successfully completed its 11th Annual General Meeting on October 14, 2020 via Zoom
On October 14, 2020, Nepal Public Health Foundation successfully completed its 11th Annual General Meeting. This year, due to COVID pandemic and its restrictions, the meeting was hosted through Zoom. The meeting was held within 6 months from the closing of the financial year.
Nepal Public Health Foundation (NPHF) was established with a mission to have concerted public health action, research, and policy dialogue for health development, particularly of the socio-economically marginalized population and with a goal to ensure Civil Society’s pro-active intervention in public health.
Like every year, this year also Nepal Public Health Foundation honored two distinguished figures in the public health sector with lifetime achievement awards. Recognizing their years of dedicated service and contribution in the field of public health we had a privilege to honor Dr. Gouri Shankar Lal Das and Professor Gita Pandey with NPHF LifeTime Achievement Award 2020.
The event was divided into two sessions; an inaugural session and closed session. In the inaugural session, two eminent personalities were felicitated by Dr. Rita Thapa, President, Dr. Badri Raj Pande, Advisor and Ms. Bhagwati Sangroula, (Director, Planning and Program Division, SWC) who was also the Guest of Honor of the program. Then Dr. Gouri Shankar Lal Das and Prof. Gita Pandey gave their remarks.
After that, Dr. Sharad Onta congratulated our ex-staff of FHEN project and HOPE-grid project with a certificate of appreciation for their immense sincerity and dedication on the completion of the respective projects.
FHEN Project Staff:
Ms. Simrin Kafle, Mr. Sunil Dulal, Dr. Amrit Pokharel, Ms. Usha Neupane, Mr. Dipendra Poudel and Ms. Kamala Gurung
HOPE-Grid Staff:
Ms. Manisha Pokhrel, Dr. Neshan Rai and Ms. Jagriti Poudel
Then Dr. Abhinav Vaidya delivered his vote of thanks. Then this session adjourned with closing remarks presented by Dr. Rita Thapa. The end of an inaugural session was followed by a closed session.
11TH NEPAL PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
On October 14, 2020, Nepal Public Health Foundation successfully completed its 11th Annual General Meeting. This year, due to COVID pandemic and its restrictions, the meeting was hosted through Zoom. The meeting was held within 6 months from the closing of the financial year.
Nepal Public Health Foundation (NPHF) was established with a mission to have concerted public health action, research, and policy dialogue for health development, particularly of the socio-economically marginalized population and with a goal to ensure Civil Society’s pro-active intervention in public health.
Like every year, this year also Nepal Public Health Foundation honored two distinguished figures in the public health sector with lifetime achievement awards. Recognizing their years of dedicated service and contribution in the field of public health we had a privilege to honor Dr. Gouri Shankar Lal Das and Professor Gita Pandey with NPHF LifeTime Achievement Award 2020.
The event was divided into two sessions; an inaugural session and closed session. In the inaugural session, two eminent personalities were felicitated by Dr. Rita Thapa, President, Dr. Badri Raj Pande, Advisor and Ms. Bhagwati Sangroula, (Director, Planning and Program Division, SWC) who was also the Guest of Honor of the program. Then Dr. Gouri Shankar Lal Das and Prof. Gita Pandey gave their remarks.
After that, Dr. Sharad Onta congratulated our ex-staff of FHEN project and HOPE-grid project with a certificate of appreciation for their immense sincerity and dedication on the completion of the respective projects.
Farewell program for Dr Jos Vandelaer
NPHF organized a small farewell event for Dr Jos Vandelaer, World Health Organizaton (WHO)country representative to Nepal. The event was organized at Hotel Shankar and was attended by Dr Rita Thapa, Dr Mahesh Maskey, Dr Buddha Basnyat, Dr Sameer Mani Dixit and Dr Abhinav Vaidya. Dr Vandelaer spoke about his experiences in Nepal and also thanked NPHF for the gesture.
