iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

041

@NSO_Nepal conducted a #publicacceptability Survey in technical partnership with HERD International. Read on to hear the voices our women #enumerators as they reflect on their experiences and share their biggest takeaways from the field. @ONS herdint.com/voices-from-...

Voices from the field: Stories of female enumerators - Herd International

Analysis for Action (formerly the Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit Project) is a five-year project (2023 to 2028), funded by Wellcome, which aims to equip

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Reannouncement! We are looking for a Project Coordinator! Scan the QR Code below or visit our website to apply by Monday, February 16, 2026. herdint.com/vacancy/vaca...

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

After provincial consultation, HERD International is also coordinating with the Rapti Academy of Health Sciences as part of Dialogue for Innovation and Impact to discuss #humanresourcesforhealth, #sugarsweetenedbeverages and industrially produced #TransFat, and #burdenofdisease.

000

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Following municipal consultations, HERD International is holding co-creation dialogues with provincial stakeholders in Lumbini, focusing on policy related to #humanresourcesforhealth, #sugarsweetenedbeverages and industrially produced #TransFat, and #burdenofdisease.

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

HERD International holding co-creation and consultation dialogue in Kapilvastu Municipality and Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City, focused on policy options and ways forward in #humanresourcesforhealth, #sugarsweetenedbeverages and industrially produced #TransFat, and #burdenofdisease

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

We are looking for District Agriculture Technicians! Scan the QR Code below or visit our website to apply by Sunday, February 1, 2026. herdint.com/vacancy/vaca...

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Sometimes, the answers to our research questions can be found on our wrists. Two field researchers associated with the PECAN project describe their experiences measuring #physicalactivity to identify behaviors that mediate #ncdrisk. herdint.com/measuring-hu...

000

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

HERD International is training enumerators for a #survey as part of the Labelling #sugarsweetenedbeverages (SSB) initiative aimed at SSB #vendors to assess marketing and sales strategies, and knowledge and perspectives regarding #RulesAndRegulations for labelling and taxation.

000

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

As part of the #endlinesurvey for @rebuildconsortium.bsky.social Learning Site II in Suddhodhan Rural Municipality, HERD International completed training of enumerators, who conducted field testing this week.

021

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

HERD International today held workshops with municipal stakeholders in Dhangadimai Municipality and Chandranagar Rural Municipality. These workshops focused on policy options for #humanresourcesforhealth, #sugarsweetenedbeverages and industrial #TransFat, and #burdenofdisease.

000

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

A warm welcome to all new members of the HERD International family!

000

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

हामीसँग सहकार्य गर्नुहोस् । २० पुस २०८२ सम्म आवेदन दिनु होला है ! थप जानकारीको लागि तलको QR code प्रयोग गर्नुहोस, वा herdint.com/vacancy/vaca... मा जानुहोस ।

000

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

The HERD International Newsletter for December is here! Check it out for the latest updates, journal articles, blogs, and insights on our health system strengthening activities in Nepal. #GeneratingEvidence #ImprovingLives mailchi.mp/b1d62895078e...

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Happening right now: HERD International colleagues conducting a framework development, priority review, and planning workshop for the new Development for Innovation (D4I) initiative being implemented in collaboration with the British Embassy Kathmandu.

000

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

We are looking for District Agriculture Officers! Scan the QR Code below or visit our website to apply by Sunday, December 28, 2025. herdint.com/vacancy/vaca...

000

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Many congratulations to our colleagues Bipul Lamichhane and Sujan Sapkota!

000

Reposted by HERD International

REACT Consortium @reactconsortium.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

REACT is working in #Nepal & #Zimbabwe to strengthen the responsiveness of the health workforce against health impacts of climate crisis. But why those settings? Find out below... More on REACT here www.lstmed.ac.uk/react @herdintl.bsky.social @ceshhar.bsky.social @lstmnews.bsky.social

Climate change in Nepal and its impact
Nepal is the twelfth most climate-vulnerable country in the world. It is experiencing changes in both its weather patterns and extreme weather events. Impacts include:
• Weather-related disasters: Nepal is subject to heavy rainfall, floods, landslides, forest fires, cold temperature waves, thunderbolts, windstorms and epidemics. Incidents have increased from 240/year in 2015 to 2,366/year in 2024.
• Increasing impacts: of the people physically impacted by climate-induced disasters every year, 53% suffer injuries, 41.7% are killed, and 5.3% go missing.
• Food insecurity: rising temperatures and erratic rainfall disrupt agriculture, impacting on people’s livelihoods and mental health and contributing to malnutrition.
• Increased cases of infectious diseases: there is a shifting pattern of vector-borne diseases and risk of climate sensitive diseases across new geographical regions. A 1oC rise in average temperature is associated with a five-fold rise in water-borne and vector-borne disease-related morbidity and mortality.
• Increased instances of non-communicable diseases: Temperature-related morbidity and mortality are rising.
• Health system challenges: Nepal’s health system must adapt to the impacts of the climate crisis, tackling limited infrastructure and a shortage of health workers. There’s more on how we are contributing to this adaptation here.

Climate change in Zimbabwe and its impact
Zimbabwe is the 15th most vulnerable country to climate crisis (based on climate impacts 2000-19). It was ranked 2nd in the global climate risk index in 2021, largely because of floods, high temperatures and variable rainfall and droughts. Temperatures in Zimbabwe are rising at twice the global rate, with more frequent heatwaves of unprecedented intensity. Zimbabwe is experiencing:
• Rising temperatures and heatwaves: contributing to heat-related illnesses including heat exhaustion and heatstroke
• Less rainfall: the country has seen a 5% decrease in rainfall since 1915, with increased frequency and longer dry spells during the rainy season. It is estimated that there will be a 21% increase in incidence of severe drought between 2040 and 2059.
• Food insecurity: drought has severe negative impacts on agricultural productivity and food security. In the 2019/20 season, 5.5 million rural and 2.2 million urban Zimbabweans were estimated to be food insecure.
• Increased burden of infectious diseases such as cholera, malaria and diarrhoea.
• Increased instances of non-communicable diseases including respiratory illness, malnutrition, and maternal and newborn complications.
• Health system challenges: Zimbabwe faces serious shortages of health staff and resources. How we are helping the health system adapt is covered here.

042

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

The PITCH initiative and the Ministry of Health and Population jointly held a Systems Thinking and Solution Design Workshop. Participants included the @alliancehpsr.bsky.social, Queen Margaret University, and representatives from federal and provincial ministries, development partners, and academia.

031

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

HERD International and the Nepal National Statistics Office jointly hosted a visit by the UK Office for National Statistics from Dec 1 - 5. We worked collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to further develop the online resource hub and Platform (formerly the Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit).

042

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

हामीसँग सहकार्य गर्नुहोस् । १ पुस २०८२ सम्म आवेदन दिनु होला है ! थप जानकारीको लागि तलको QR code प्रयोग गर्नुहोस, वा herdint.com/vacancy/vaca... मा जानुहोस ।

000

Reposted by HERD International

REACT Consortium @reactconsortium.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

What is REACT? How is the climate crisis impacting on the health of people in our study sites of #Nepal & #Zimbabwe? How will we help health workers address these challenges? Watch our video www.lstmed.ac.uk/react (full version) @herdintl.bsky.social @ceshhar.bsky.social @lstmnews.bsky.social

013

Reposted by HERD International

REACT Consortium @reactconsortium.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Introducing REACT - a health research consortium working to strengthen the responsiveness of the health workforce against health impacts of climate crisis in #Nepal & #Zimbabwe. More here: lstmed.ac.uk/react @herdintl.bsky.social @ceshhar.bsky.social @lstmnews.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

A large 'C' with colours suggesting increasing temperatures and and the words 'Introducing REACT, resilient and equitable health workforce to address climate threats'

012

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

The Policy Impact through Systems Thinking in Climate and Health (PITCH) initiative recently engaged with provincial and local stakeholders In Gandaki Province to better understand the ever-changing dynamics that influence implementation of climate-health policy at local levels.

030

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

We all have a responsibility to prevent the spread of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The following steps are crucial! #GlobalAMRAwarenessWeek

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? It is important that we learn as much as we can about this global public health concern, and how to avoid its pitfalls. #AMRAwareness

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Training field researchers is a critical part of any large research endeavor. What about the trainers themselves? What do they gain throughout the training process? Read on to learn more from one of HERD International's researchers. herdint.com/trainer-and-...

Trainer and learning: A researcher’s experience - Herd International

As a researcher, I have been working in quantitative research for several years. This experience includes adapting self-administered questionnaires and

000

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

REMINDER! We're sill hiring for multiple positions. Interested candidates can scan the QR code below or visit herdint.com/.../vacancy-... to apply by Sunday, November 16.

000

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

We're hiring! Interested candidates can scan the QR code below or visit herdint.com/.../vacancy-... to apply by November 26.

000

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Analysis for Action is creating a freely accessible global platform to strengthen evidence-based decision-making during health emergencies. The Nepal National Statistics Office organised a workshop for representatives from the MoHP to provide suggestions to improve the global platform content.

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

We're hiring! Interested candidates can scan the QR code below or visit herdint.com/vacancy/vaca... to apply by November 16.

001

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

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

000

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

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. @rebuildconsortium.bsky.social herdint.com/enhancing-ma...

020

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

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! youtu.be/zlJseHELb8o

youtu.be

Life at HERD International: Parash Sapkota

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

000

@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. @rebuildconsortium.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNuY...

youtube.com

Political Economy of Health Financing Reforms in Nepal

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

011

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. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBZS...

youtube.com

Supporting urban health systems to face challenges of rapid urbanization

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

000

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!

000

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

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... @ifpri.org

000

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

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

000

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

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! southasia.ifpri.info/d4n-2025-tow...

011

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

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! herdint.com/implementati...

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)

020

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

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

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

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

000

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

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.

021

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

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 southasia.ifpri.info/d4n-2025-tow...

000

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

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.

020

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

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. mailchi.mp/f4566602f613...

000

HERD International @herdintl.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

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! herdint.com/from-evidenc...

From Evidence to Action: Reflections of an Embedded Researcher in the Local Health System - Herd International

Who is an embedded researcher?