Kathmandu, Apr. 12
An international conference on 'Advancing Health
Education, Research and Innovation' kicked off on Saturday in Lalitpur.
The two-day event is being jointly organised by the
Central Department of Education at Tribhuvan University and the Health
Education Association Nepal (HEAN), with support from the University Grants
Commission.
The opening ceremony featured key figures including
Shambhu Prasad Khatiwada, Associate Chair of the Central Department of
Education; Pabitra Subedi, Member of the Education Service Commission; and
Professor Dr. Bedraj Acharya, Dean of the Faculty of Education at Tribhuvan
University.
Other distinguished guests included Dr. Tulsi Ram
Bhandari from Pokhara University, Ashok Kumar Benju, Mayor of Dhulikhel
Municipality and representatives from various academic and governmental
institutions.
Journal of HEAN was launched at the conference and special
recognition was given to Achyut Dev Sitaula for his contributions to HEAN, and
recent PhD graduates in health education were honoured with certificates of
appreciation.
Professor Dr. Sarah Bauman of the University of
Pittsburgh, USA, delivered the keynote address. The plenary session featured
presentations on healthy cities by Mayor Ashok Kumar Benju and public health
expert Dr. Dirgha Raj Shrestha.
Professor Dr. Bhimsen Devkota, Chairperson of HEAN, said
that 18 research papers were presented and discussed across two parallel
sessions. Four interactive poster sessions also took place, providing a
platform for emerging researchers.
The event featured cultural performances showcasing
local traditions, along with sessions on yoga and meditation, reflecting a
holistic approach to health and well-being.
According to Dr. Kalpana Gyawali, Vice President of
HEAN, the conference aims to highlight the importance of health education in
shaping public policy and advancing societal well-being. Dr Bhagwan Aryal,
General Secretary of HEAN, informed that around 300 participants from Nepal and
abroad are attending.
In addition to the academic sessions, HEAN’s 17th
General Assembly and elections for a new central committee are also being held
during the conference.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 13 April 2025.
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