Kathmandu, Nepal – The highly anticipated International Conference on "Advancing Health Education Research and Innovation" commenced today, April 12, 2025 (30 Chaitra 2081 BS), at Hotel Siddhartha Cottage, Dhobighat, Kathmandu. The event is jointly organized by the Central Department of Education, Tribhuvan University (TU), and the Health Education Association of Nepal (HEAN).
The two-day conference aims to bring together educators, researchers, and practitioners from across the globe to explore innovative approaches in health education and promotion. The program features a series of special guest presentations, keynote speeches, plenary sessions, paper presentations, posters, panel discussions, and insightful dialogues.
Focus Areas of the Conference:
The conference addresses critical topics under various sub-themes, including:
School health and nutrition programs.
Health education curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment.
Non-communicable diseases, mental health, and environmental/eco-health.
Professionalism in health education and promotion.
ICT and AI in health education and health promotion.
Participatory/action research in health education.
Sexuality education, gender-based violence, and menstrual health.
Social and behavioral determinants of health.
Recent trends in health education and research.
21st-century skills for health education and promotion.
Health promotion among women, children, and the elderly.
The inaugural session saw the participation of notable scholars, policymakers, and health professionals, all committed to advancing health education and addressing pressing global health challenges.
The conference will continue until tomorrow, April 13, 2025 (31 Chaitra 2081 BS), and promises to deliver groundbreaking discussions and actionable insights in the field of health education.
