Fourth National Summit of Health and Population Scientists: Proceeding Report

Abstract

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The fourth national summit of health and population scientists on the theme ‘Advancing Evidence for Changing Health Systems in Nepal’ focused on evidence based health system in Nepal, in the context of transition from central to federal system. The summit was a platform for researchers and policy makers to come together and discuss about the research evidence and their potential implication in health policy making in Nepal. There were 64 oral presentations in parallel session, 7 presentations in plenary session and 67 poster presentations covering different topicsincluding non-communicable diseases, communicable disease, nutrition and food safety, health systems, mental health, biomedical research, maternal, sexual and reproductive health, neonatal and adolescent health, environmental, occupational and urban health. More than 1200 participants throughout the country were present in the summit. In addition to the best oral presentation award and best poster award, Mrigendra Samjhana Medical Trust Young Health Research Award, Publication Awardfrom Nepal Health Research Council, Health Research Outstanding Award, Best paper award of Journal of Nepal Health Research Council and Best Employee of NHRC were introduced this year. The declaration of the summit was presented at the end of the summit. The session was concluded with remarks from the executive chairperson of Nepal Health Research Council. This proceeding report compilesthe key issues discussed during the summit including the future strategic directions. This report is a resource for wider community including those in research, policy, and academia and all concerned stakeholders.