our Bhola Rai presenting poster at 10th #NHRCsummit - the results from a four-arm randomized-controlled pilot trial of socioeconomic support for TB affected households, 'ASCOT project' Tom Wingfield UK Research and Innovation
The study showed - (1/3)

Excited to share the findings of my Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene funded research 'intersectional psychosocial impacts of Epilepsy : gender lens approach' today via poster presentation at the 10th #NHRCsummit !!

Overall ASCOT pilot trial showed that integrated socioeconomic support had optimal feasibility and acceptability to TB-affected households in Nepal.
#NHRCsummit Tom Wingfield Bhola Rai UK Research and Innovation (3/3)

- high rates of recruitment, follow-up, and fidelity to intervention activities
- highly positive feedback from participants about the TB Clubs, cash transfers, and home visits.
Tom Wingfield Bhola Rai #NHRCsummit UK Research and Innovation #NSHPS24 (2/3)

Our dynamic team at the 10th National Summit of Health and Population Scientists in Nepal, organized by Nepal Health Research Council! 😃
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Raghu Dhital Swastika Shrestha Saki Thapa Kritika Dixit Anchal Bhola Rai Buddha Narayan Dangol (Ajay)

Our Birat Nepal Medical Trust study on drones use in TB funded by Farrar Foundation and #nicksimonsfoundation attracted many researchers at the 10th #NHRCSummit . While uninterrupted financial resources to operate drones is a huge challenge, its need is felt by many people working in rural Nepal

At the 10th NHRC summit, our Kritika Dixit will present the 'Healthcare providers' & #community stakeholders’ perception of using #drones for tuberculosis diagnosis in Nepal'.
LSTM Karolinska Institutet Nepal Flying Labs
#Nepalhealthresearchcouncil #NHRCsummit #tuberculosis

Kritika Dixit presents her poster @ 10th #NHRCsummit on perceptions among community stakeholders, female community health volunteers, & healthcare providers on using #drones for TB diagnosis. Her study shows that trust in drones is essential.. (1/3)
Karolinska Institutet LSTM

Our Swastika Shrestha presents her poster at the 10th national #NHRCsummit .
The study explored the lived experiences and psychosocial impact on the quality of life of people living with Epilepsy in Nepal. The study showed -
#EpilepsyAwareness Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (1/3)

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..for successful implementation of TB diagnosis.
- People perceive that drones offer significant benefits for TB diagnosis and see potential for expanding their use in other healthcare services.
#NSHPS24 Karolinska Institutet LSTM (2/3)

Multiple ministries are implementing multiple social protection schemes, so harmonizing social security and protection programs is essential while reforming health financing to achieve univesal health coverage in Nepal, HERD International researcher Achyut Raj Pandey says at #NHRCSummit

At the 10th #NHRCsummit , Bhola Rai will present his poster on 'Addressing the Social Determinants and Consequences of Tuberculosis in Nepal (ASCOT): results from a four-arm randomized-controlled pilot trial of socioeconomic support for TB affected households'. Tom Wingfield

Swastika Shrestha will present the poster on 'Intersectional Psychosocial impact of Epilepsy: a gender lens approach' at the 10th #NHRC summit beginning tomorrow!
#NHRC #Nepalhealthresearchcouncil #EpilepsyAwareness #epilepsy

Birat Nepal Medical Trust participates at '10th National Summit of Health & Population Scientists in Nepal'! The #NHRCsummit brings together various researchers, academics, practitioners, & policymakers to facilitate mutual exchange on national health priorities & explore innovative solutions

Manche na dekhe ni Program chai dekhera aaiyo 🤣
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Political dynamism, inadequate evidence on policy choices, power influence, bureaucratic and administrative hurdle are key factors affecting evidence-based policy and decisions in #Nepal , says official from Ministry of Health and Population Dr. Krishna P. Paudel at #NHRCSummit

Our researcher Mr Bipul Lamichhane shares co-creation process of capacity assessment framework for Health Policy and System Research Institutions (HPSRIs) and lessons learnt highlighting the future use of the framwork for robust HPSRIs in Nepal. #NHRCSummit

We have 10 oral presentations, participation in 2 plenary sessions & 7 poster presentations at #NHRCSummit Nepal where we will unveil insights from various studies.
Stay tuned !

Our Saki Thapa will present poster at 10th #NHRCsummit on 'Challenges and Enablers in Adolescent Access to SRH Resources amid the Covid-19 Pandemic in Sindhupalchowk, Nepal'. #Nepalhealthresearchcouncil
#research #adolescent #SRH #COVID_19

( @ 10th #NHRCsummit )
- due to school closures, fear of #COVID_19 transmission, and diverted resources toward COVID-19 patient management.
This resulted in an increase in #unwantedpregnancies and #childmarriage .
#SRH AmplifyChange Saki Thapa (2/3)