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Multi-Stakeholder Convergence Workshop | Development of Nepal Digital Health Blueprint
Background
The Ministry of Health and Population is pleased to announce the development of the Nepal Digital Health Blueprint. This initiative aims to provide comprehensive guidelines for implementing digital health solutions across Nepal’s healthcare sector.
Workshop Announcement
We are excited to share that the zero draft of the Nepal Digital Health Blueprint is now ready for discussion and feedback. The Blueprint Methodology has been approved following the Secretary-level decision of the Ministry of Health and Population dated 2071/12/11 (March 25, 2015).
A two-day workshop has been organized to gather valuable insights and suggestions from key stakeholders on the preliminary draft of the Nepal Digital Health Blueprint.
Event Details
Date: Chaitra 26-27, 2071 (April 8-9, 2015)
Venue: Hotel Yellow Pagoda, Jamal, Kathmandu
Time: Starting from 10:00 AM
Participation
All the stakeholders whose opinion plays a crucial role in drafting the Nepal Digital Health Blueprint.
Objectives
- Present the preliminary draft of the Nepal Digital Health Blueprint
- Gather feedback and suggestions from stakeholders
- Discuss implementation strategies for digital health solutions
- Establish a collaborative framework for ongoing development
Registration
Please get in touch with the Ministry of Health and Population for registration and further information.
This workshop is organized with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Multi-Stakeholder Convergence Workshop
Development of Nepal Digital Health Blueprint
08-09-April 2025
Hotel Yellow Pagoda, Jamal, Kathmandu
| Day One: 08 April 2025, Tuesday (२६ चैत्र २०८१, मंगलवार) | ||
| Time | Activity | Speaker/Facilitator |
| Opening Session | ||
| 10:00 – 10:10 | Welcome remarks and objectives | Dr. Saroj Sharma, Chief, QSRD, MoHP |
| 10:10 – 10:40 | Importance of DH Blueprint for countries | Dr Karthik Adappa, RA-DH, SEARO |
| 10:40 – 10:50 | Remarks from WHO | Dr Rajesh S Pandav, WHO Representative to Nepal |
| 10:50 – 11:00 | Remarks from Secretary, MoHP | Dr. Bikash Devkota |
| 11:00 – 11:10 | Remarks from Secretary, MoHP | Mr Hari Prasad Mainali |
| 11:10 – 11:30 | Tea break | |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Presentation on core elements of the preliminary draft of Nepal DH Blueprint | Er Ramesh R Subedi, IT Director, QSRD |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Presentation on Digital Health Blueprint Implementation in Sri Lanka: key lessons learned | Dr Chaminda Weerabaddana, Consultant (MoH, Sri Lanka) |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Formation of breakout sessions to suggest on the preliminary draft blueprint and guidance for the teams | Mr Subas Adhikari, Er Shashank Shree Neupane |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break | |
| 14:00 – 16:45
| Breakout sessions (comments and feedback on chapters 2 to 9) All groups: – Chapter 2 (Vision, Mission, Principles/Objectives) Group 1: Dr. Chaminda Weerabaddana – Chapter 3 (Nepal DH Ecosystem Architecture) Group 2: Prof. Dr. Suresh Manandhar – Chapter 4 (DH legislation, Policies and Standards) Group 3: Dr. Karthik Adappa – Chapter 5 (Infrastructure for DH 5.5 and 5.6) Group 4: Prof. Dr. Suresh Pokharel – Chapter 5 (Institutional Framework 5.1-5.4) Group 5: Er. Shashank Shree Neupane – Chapter 5 (Roadmap for Implementation 5.6) (Tea/coffee at 3:00 pm) | Facilitators: Dr Karthik Adappa, |
| 16.45 – 17.00 | Instructions for Day 2 | WHO/ MoHP |
| Day two: 09 April 2025, Wednesday (२७ चैत्र २०८१, बुधवार) | ||
| Time | Activity | Speaker/Facilitator |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Recap of Day 1 | Er Ramesh R Subedi, IT Director, QSRD |
| 10.15 – 13:00 | Day 1 Group work presentation All groups will share their feedback on Chapter 2 (Vision, Mission, Principles/Objectives) and the respective chapters. To be presented by the team lead from each group, Tea/coffee at 11:45 am | Facilitators: Dr Karthik Adappa |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch Break | |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Summary of findings of group work presentation | Mr Subas Adhikari Mr Prabin Chauhan WHO (2) GIZ (1) |
| 14:30 – 15: 30 | Open Discussion | All Participants |
| 15:30 – 15:45 | Tea/coffee | |
| 15:45 – 16:15 | Summary of recommendation from open discussion | Mr Subas Adhikari Mr Prabin Chauhan WHO (2) GIZ (1) |
| 16:15 – 16:45 | Next steps | MoHP/WHO |
| 16:45 – 17.00 | Closing | Ministry of Health and Population |