Public Health Strategy
Designing national and provincial health strategies aligned with WHO frameworks and Sustainable Development Goals.
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I'm Nishu Acharya — a public health professional and healthcare consultant advancing evidence-based programs, research, and equitable well-being across Nepal.
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A public health leader advancing evidence-based community well-being.
My work spans research, program design, implementation, health systems support, monitoring & evaluation, and health equity advocacy — grounded in field experience across Nepal.
Nishu Acharya
Public Health Professional · Healthcare Consultant
ResearchProgram DesignHealth EquityM&E
Designing evidence-based health programs, advancing research, and strengthening community well-being through data-driven public health leadership across Nepal and beyond.
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Journey
A public health path shaped by field experience, research, monitoring and evaluation, teaching, and community engagement.
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Career
Focused on health program implementation, evidence generation, strategic planning, and practical support to health institutions.
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Leadership
A collaborative approach to project coordination, stakeholder communication, health worker capacity building, and data-informed decisions.
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Mission
To advance health equity and community well-being through evidence-based interventions and accountable public health practice.
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Public Health Teaching & Practice
Serving as visiting faculty while continuing to advance applied public health knowledge and program insight.
2023 - 2025
Health Programs & Research
Worked across hospital public health, neglected tropical disease coordination, research proposals, strategic planning, and monitoring.
2020 - 2023
MPH, M&E, and Youth Engagement
Built foundations in public health research, monitoring and evaluation, youth leadership, and community-level programming.
Expertise
Deep capabilities across public health domains.
Core competencies developed through field experience, research, monitoring & evaluation, teaching, and community engagement across Nepal.
Epidemiology & Research
Mixed-methods research design, disease surveillance, statistical analysis, and evidence generation for health policy.
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Program Design & Implementation
End-to-end health program lifecycle — from theory of change and logic models to field execution and evaluation.
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Monitoring & Evaluation
Building M&E frameworks, indicators, dashboards, and learning systems that turn data into action.
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Health Equity & Inclusion
Centering gender, geography, and marginalized populations in every intervention to close the health gap.
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Capacity Building
Training frontline health workers, faculty, and program teams in evidence-based practice and quality care.
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Health Systems Strengthening
Working with hospitals, ministries, and NGOs to build resilient primary healthcare delivery systems.
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Community Engagement
Co-creating interventions with communities, local leaders, and youth for sustainable health outcomes.
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Core Competencies
Proficiency built across research, practice, and teaching.
Public Health
10%Research
10%Program Design
10%Implementation
10%Monitoring & Evaluation
10%Health Equity
10%Strategic Planning
9%Data-driven Decisions
10%Capacity Building
10%Community Engagement
10%Projects & Research
Evidence-based public health projects & research.
Selected projects spanning neglected tropical disease coordination, hospital public health, health economics, and youth-led emergency preparedness.
Neglected Tropical Diseases
NTD Mapping & Coordination
Coordinated multi-province mapping and co-endemicity analysis for NTD intervention planning across Nepal.
3 provinces12 districts120+ health workers trained
Health Systems
Hospital Strategic Planning
Provided technical support for hospital strategic planning, research proposals, and 365-day outpatient care design.
2 hospitals5 research proposalsPriority programs aligned
Health Economics
Health Insurance Research
Led research proposal development on community health insurance and outpatient service utilization patterns.
1,200+ respondentsProvincial insightsPolicy brief
Community Health
Youth Emergency Preparedness
Research on youth leadership in emergency preparedness and response during COVID-19, with qualitative field work.
18 focus groups5 provincesPolicy recommendations
Certifications
Programs & Campaigns
Healthcare programs & awareness campaigns.
Field-driven programs and campaigns designed to translate public health priorities into measurable community impact.
2024NTD
NTD Mapping & Coordination
Coordinated multi-province mapping and co-endemicity analysis for NTD intervention planning across Nepal.
3 provinces12 districts120+ health workers trained
2023Health Systems
Hospital Strategic Planning
Provided technical support for hospital strategic planning, research proposals, and 365-day outpatient care design.
2 hospitals5 research proposalsPriority programs aligned
2022Health Economics
Health Insurance Research
Led research proposal development on community health insurance and outpatient service utilization patterns.
1,200+ respondentsProvincial insightsPolicy brief
2021Community Health
Youth Emergency Preparedness
Youth-led emergency response and disaster preparedness training.
50+ youth trainedEmergency response plansSchool preparedness
Specialized Training
Leadership in Health Emergency Response
WHO & Ministry of Health, Nepal
2024Workshop
Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
University of Melbourne (Online)
2023Short Course
Health Financing & Universal Health Coverage
World Bank Open Learning
2023Online Course
Data Analysis Using SPSS & R
Nepal Public Health Foundation
2022Hands-on Training
Child Health & Nutrition Program Management
UNICEF Nepal
2022Technical Training
Communication for Development (C4D)
UNICEF & Restless Development
2021Workshop
Case Studies
Success stories in public health impact.
A closer look at the methodology, interventions, and outcomes behind selected programs.
Case Study · 01
Multi-Province NTD Coordination
1Challenge
Coordinating neglected tropical disease response across three provinces with fragmented data and limited field capacity.
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Built unified M&E framework, trained frontline workers, and integrated disease mapping for co-endemicity analysis.
3Outcome
Improved visibility into disease burden and stronger cross-province coordination for NTD elimination.
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Hospital 365-Day Outpatient Care
1Challenge
Designing research and operations to support continuous outpatient care in a public hospital.
2Approach
Led research proposal development, priority program review, and data-driven decision support for strategic planning.
3Outcome
Strengthened evidence-led planning and operational improvements in hospital service delivery.
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Youth Leadership in Emergencies
1Challenge
Engaging young people in emergency preparedness and response during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mixed-methods research, online content creation, and direct community engagement across multiple provinces.
3Outcome
Generated evidence and amplified youth voices in national emergency preparedness policy.
Public Awareness
Public awareness initiatives & impact.
Initiatives that translate evidence into accessible health knowledge and lasting community outcomes. Hover any card to reveal the full story.
Initiative
2022 — Present
Health Education for All
Health promotion content and community sessions expanding access to clear, evidence-based health information.
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Health Education for All
Designing multilingual health education materials, running community sessions, and partnering with local media to ensure that evidence-based information reaches underserved populations. Topics include hygiene, nutrition, maternal health, vaccination, and disease prevention.
60K+ reached2022 — Present
Initiative
2021 — Present
Mental Health Awareness
Public awareness content and youth-led conversations reducing stigma and expanding mental health literacy.
30K+ engagedDetails
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Mental Health Awareness
Coordinating youth-led mental health campaigns, training peer counselors, producing podcasts and short videos, and integrating mental health first aid into school and community programs.
30K+ engaged2021 — Present
Initiative
2020 — Present
Child Protection Programs
Action-at-Home and community programs promoting child safety, well-being, and protective environments.
12 districtsDetails
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Child Protection Programs
Implementing the Action-at-Home initiative, training teachers and parents on safeguarding, and partnering with child welfare organizations to create safer schools, neighborhoods, and digital spaces for children.
12 districts2020 — Present
Initiative
2020 — Present
Youth in Public Health
Building the next generation of public health leaders through engagement, research, and capacity building.
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Youth in Public Health
Mentoring young professionals, leading youth research fellowships, and creating pathways for students to enter public health practice through field placements, scholarships, and leadership development programs.
200+ mentored2020 — Present
Research & Publications
Peer-reviewed research & thought leadership.
Publications, working papers, and reports advancing evidence in public health, NTDs, health systems, and youth engagement.
Peer-Reviewed2024
Health Insurance Utilization in Provincial Nepal
Journal of Public Health Research
Peer-Reviewed2024
Co-endemicity Mapping of NTDs in Madhesh Province
Tropical Medicine & International Health
Peer-Reviewed2023
Youth Leadership in Emergency Preparedness
Global Health Action
Working Paper2023
Frontline Worker Capacity for NTD Programs
WHO South-East Asia Journal
Report2022
Community-based M&E Approaches
Nepal Public Health Foundation
Working Paper2022
School Health Program Effectiveness
Richmond Fellowship Research Series
Testimonials
Voices of collaboration.
Reflections from partners, mentors, and colleagues across the public health ecosystem.
Dr. Anjali Sharma
Director of Programs, Global Health NGO
Nishu brings a rare balance of public health insight, community connection, and implementation discipline. A trusted partner for evidence-based programs across South Asia.
Partners & Collaborations
Trusted by global health leaders.
Working alongside respected institutions, governments, and NGOs to advance public health outcomes.
Contact & Consultation
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Available for consulting, advisory work, research collaborations, speaking engagements, and program partnerships in public health and healthcare.
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