MrSAGUN PAUDEL

I am a highly motivated and passionate individual dedicated to advancing public health in Nepal. My academic background includes PCL in General Medicine, a Bachelor of Public Health (BPH), a Master’s in Public Health (TDR supported), and recently, an MSc in Health Policy, Planning and Financing (MSc. HPPF) jointly offered by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), University of London, UK. These qualifications have strengthened my knowledge in health systems, policy analysis, financing, and evidence-informed decision-making.

My primary professional goal is to become an influential public health expert in Nepal, contributing to the improvement of healthcare services and the national health system. I am committed to promoting public health innovations that increase access to quality and affordable care for underserved populations, especially in rural and hard-to-reach areas.

I am deeply interested in health systems, health policy and management, implementation research, and public health informatics. I recognize the importance of integrating innovative solutions into the Nepalese context to develop evidence-based health policies and practices.

In addition to my academic achievements and professional roles, I am the founder of Public Health Update, a platform for sharing public health updates, research, and professional opportunities. I am also an active social media advocate, promoting public health awareness and well-being across Nepal.

Professionally, I have extensive experience in planning, managing, and implementing public health interventions across government, NGOs, INGOs, and intergovernmental organizations. I have expertise in drafting policies and plans, stakeholder engagement, evidence profiling, tool development, and reporting on health system performance, including tracking Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). My work emphasizes generating actionable evidence to inform advocacy, policy-making, and sustainable health system reforms in Nepal.

In addition, I possess strong skills in collecting best practices, synthesizing information from scientific publications and reports, generating research ideas, conducting papers and systematic reviews, and gathering scientific findings from various sources. Implementation research is an area where I have a solid understanding, as it addresses the challenges of putting research into practice, identifies optimal approaches for specific settings, and facilitates the uptake of research findings.

Throughout my professional journey, I have consistently achieved success in completing assigned tasks, demonstrating strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills while collaborating with supervisors and coworkers. I am adept at maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders through effective communication.

My regular activities involve collecting best practices, compiling evidence, advocating for public health, and utilizing social media to disseminate vital health information. With unwavering dedication, I am committed to making a significant technical contribution to improving people's health in Nepal, and I strive to be a catalyst for positive change in the field of public health.