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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 3d

Don’t miss #D4N2025!
Three days of:
💡 Plenaries on scaling policy and practice
📊 Sessions on food systems, data, and delivery innovations
🤝 Networking and regional learning opportunities
📍 Kathmandu & Online | 🗓 Dec 2–4, 2025
🎟 Register today → bit.ly/D4N2025_register

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Aug 25

Nepal has made great progress in reducing maternal mortality. Many challenges still remain, often rooted in societal and cultural norms. Read on to learn about the progress, challenges, and ways forward in Suddhodhan Rural Municipality.
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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Aug 25

Life at HERD International: Mr. Parash Sapkota discusses his journey at HERD International, staring as an intern to his role as Data and Research Officer, culminating in his acceptance to Yale University for further studies. We wish him all the very best!
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Life at HERD International: Parash Sapkota

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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Aug 12

@sushilbaral.bsky.social presented a deep dive into #healthfinancingreform in Nepal. This talk was part of a webinar, hosted by WHO-SEARO, on Politics and Health: Navigating the Political Economy of Health Financing Reforms on Aug 12.
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Political Economy of Health Financing Reforms in Nepal

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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Aug 12

Rapid urbanization is a major challenge facing public health systems around the world. Learn how @chorusurban.bsky.social is supporting health systems to face this challenge and enhance noncommunicable disease services in urban areas of Africa and South Asia.
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Supporting urban health systems to face challenges of rapid urbanization

YouTube video by HERD International

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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Aug 12

Happening today! WHO-SEARO is hosting a webinar on Politics and Health: Navigating the Political Economy of Health Financing Reforms.

📅Date: 12 August 2025
🕐Time: 13:30 hrs – 15:00 hrs India time
📍 Register: who.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
or using the QR code below

Don't miss out!

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Aug 7

Announcement! The deadline for abstract submission for the Delivering for Nutrition 2025 conference has been extended!

📅 New Deadline: Monday, August 11, 2025
📍 Conference Theme: Towards Impact at Scale
📨 Submit your abstract here: southasia.ifpri.info/d4n-2025-tow...
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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Aug 6

Today's the last day! Interested candidates can scan the QR code below or visit herdint.com/vacancy/vaca... to apply

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Aug 5

Announcement!!
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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Aug 5

Reminder! Only three days left! @ifpri.org and a range of co-hosts, including HERD International, are organizing the Delivering for Nutrition 2025 conference on implementation research in Kathmandu from Dec 2-4, 2025. Submit your abstracts by Friday, Aug 8!
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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Jul 31

Implementation research aims to observe how interventions function in real-world settings. A HERD International researcher with @chorusurban.bsky.social shares their implementation research experience in Pokhara Metropolitan City. Read on to learn more!

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Implementation research: What works and what does not - Herd International

In July 2024, Pokhara Metropolitan City (Gandaki Province, Nepal) provided training on customized Package of Essential Non-Communicable Diseases (PEN)

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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Jul 30

HERD International trained field researchers, as part of the Participatory Engagement of City Communities Against Non-communicable Disease Risk in Bangladesh and Nepal (PECAN) project, to conduct a survey on #noncommunicablediseases in Nagarjun Municipality and Kathmandu

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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Jul 30

We are hiring! Interested candidates can scan the QR code below or visit herdint.com/vacancy/vaca... to apply by August 6, 2025

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Jul 30

Using the ‘Domains of Urban Deprivation Framework’ HERD International colleagues have designed a protocol to measure urban deprivation indices relevant to the context of Nepal.
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Study protocol for developing an urban deprivation index in Nepal: Data review, measurement, visualization and real-world application in urban poverty alleviation

Background Over the last two decades, Nepal has experienced substantial urbanization, with an increasing number of people choosing to move to cities. Although cities offer a wealth of opportunities, i...

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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Jul 29

Suddhodhan Rural Municipality and HERD International jointly organized a three-day #CommunityEngagement training under @rebuildconsortium.bsky.social. 64 local volunteers were trained on promoting behavioral changes to improve maternal health outcomes in their communities.

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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Jul 23

Call for abstracts for the Delivering for Nutrition 2025 conference! This event is being held in Kathmandu from Dec 2-4, 2025. Please submit your abstracts on the listed topical areas by Friday, August 8. Don't miss out this great opportunity! @ifpri.org

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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Jul 22

The National Statistics Office (NSO) and HERD International jointly organized a workshop on infectious disease surveillance systems in Nepal on July 16. Multi-sector stakeholders discussed major prevailing issues and the need for more collaboration and partnerships for quality statistics.

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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Jul 21

The HERD International Newsletter for July is here! Check it out for the latest updates, journal articles, blogs, and insights on our #healthsystemstrengthening activities in Nepal.

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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Jul 15

Embedded researchers are an integral part of implementation research initiatives. A HERD International researcher with @chorusurban.bsky.social shares their experience of being embedded within the health sector in Pokhara Metropolitan City. Read on to learn more!
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From Evidence to Action: Reflections of an Embedded Researcher in the Local Health System - Herd International

Who is an embedded researcher?

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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Jul 8

HERD International collaborated with University College London and the University of Oxford to model the cost-effectiveness of triple-integrated screening for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B during antenatal care in Nepal.

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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Jul 8

Collecting data in urban settings comes with its own set of challenges and learnings. Two researchers with the PECAN project share their experiences of conducting a census in Nagarjun Municipality and Kathmandu Metropolitan City. Read on to learn more!

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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Jul 8

The PECAN Project relies on citizen science to create evidence and strategies for promoting health and reducing NCD risks. PECAN conducted introductory meetings with community members who will serve as co-researchers in Nagarjun Municipality and Kathmandu Metropolitan City.

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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Jun 26

Rapid urbanization contributes to increasing noncommunicable diseases. To identify strategies that address this issue, we planned an implementation research study in Pokhara as part of @chorusurban.bsky.social

Read the full implementation research protocol here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Jun 24

Female Community Health Volunteer (FCHV) assessment in Suddhodhan Rural Municipality, including a review of challenges and opportunities during their routine work in the community.
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HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · Jun 24

Key Informant Interview with Health Facility Operations and Management Committee (HFOMC) member in Suddhodhan Rural Municipality, Kapilvastu, conducted by HERD International embedded researchers Biddya Kumari Chaudhary and Nawaraj Adhikari.
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