National Health Summit - 4
Nepal Medical Association
National Health Summit - 4
Nepal Medical Association
Message
Minister of Health and Population
Secretary, Ministry of Health and Population
Dr. Anik Bikram Karki
Nepal Medical Association
Dr. Ashok Philip
World Medical Association
Prof. Dr. Bhagwan Koirala
Prof. Dr. Bhola RIsal
Mr. Haribansa Acharya
Dr. Upendra Mahato
1. "From Commitment to Action: Tracking Progress, Challenges, and Lessons from the 3rd National Health Summit Declaration"
Components will be based on the research findings
Objective: To evaluate the progress made since the 3rd National Health Summit, identify challenges encountered in implementing its commitments, and draw actionable lessons to strengthen future initiatives.
2. Transformative Health Systems and Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
2.1.1.Patient-Centered Integrated Healthcare for NCDs and UHC
2.1.2.Policy Shifts for Equitable Access and Health Outcomes
2.1.3.Environmental and Planetary Health in Health Systems
2.1.4.Strengthening Primary Health Care and Community Ownership
2.1.5.Innovative and Sustainable Financial Models, including Health Insurance
2.1.6.Health in All Policies for UHC Achievement
2.1.7.Addressing Health Equity, Disparities, and Social Determinants of Health
2.1.8.Waste Management, Road Safety, and Green Practices
Objective: To explore strategies for creating sustainable, patient-centered healthcare systems that provide equitable access and address environmental and social determinants for improved health outcomes.
3. Research, Learning, and Collaborative Capacity Building
3.1.1.Building Research Capacity within Local Health Systems
3.1.2.Developing Population-Based Registries and Data Systems
3.1.3.International Partnerships and Models for Health Research
3.1.4.Translating Research into Policy and Practice
3.1.5.Health Finance and Funding for Sustained Research
3.1.6.Social Determinants and Collaborative Approaches in Health Research
Objective: To explore research capacity, collaboration, and funding mechanisms to generate actionable data for evidence-based health policies and practices.
4. Building Resilience for Health Crises and Pandemics
4.1.1.Learning from COVID-19: Addressing Gaps in Healthcare Systems
4.1.2.Strengthening Surveillance and Response Systems for Early Detection
4.1.3.Local Community and Stakeholder Roles in Pandemic Resilience
4.1.4.Integrated Response Plans for Multiple Disasters
4.1.5.Access to Essential Supplies, Vaccine Distribution, and Health Protection
Objective: To explore health systems' preparedness and resilience for future pandemics and crises through community engagement
5. Reforming and Innovating Medical and Health Education
5.1.1.Role of Medical Education Commission and Curriculum Development
5.1.2.Addressing Brain Drain vs. Brain Gain: Retaining Medical Professionals
5.1.3.Global Health Education and Cross-Country Collaboration
5.1.4.Medical Education Act Amendments and Health Policy Measures
5.1.5.Incorporating Global Health and Environmental Considerations
Objective: To explore the reformation of medical education to align with global standards and local needs, reducing brain drain and fostering cross-country collaboration.
6. Media, Public Awareness, and Responsible Journalism in Health
6.1.1.The Role of Responsible Journalism in Health Equity and Policy
6.1.2.Press Council, Credibility, and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
6.1.3.Combatting Misinformation, Infodemics, and Yellow Journalism
6.1.4.Health Journalism's Role in Addressing Social Determinants
6.1.5.Coverage of Nutrition, Pediatric Health, Zoonotic Diseases, and HPV
Objective: To foster responsible health journalism to combat misinformation, promote health equity, and influence public health policy effectively.
7. Impact of water, sanitation, nutrition and Climate Change in infectious disease occupational and environmental health
7.1.1. Water and sanitation measures and infectious diseases
7.1.2 Nutrition and its role in the occurrence of communicable diseases
7.1.3. Effect of climate change in the occurrence of emerging and reemerging diseases
7.1.4. Occupational health, its standardization, and regulation in the workplace setting
7.1.5. Ergonomics and its impact in human health
7.1.6. Incorporating Global Health and Environmental Considerations
Objective: To explore the role of water, sanitation, and nutrition in the occurrence of infectious, occupational, and environmental diseases