Research Day 2025 Success: AMPATH Nepal Partnership Drives Innovation
Research Day 2025 AMPATH
4th October 2025, Kathmandu
A landmark event marking a new era of scientific cooperation concluded with resounding success.
Research Day 2025 AMPATH
The inaugural institutional Research Day 2025, held in collaboration with AMPATH Nepal, successfully brought together a vibrant community of researchers, clinicians, and students.
This event actively celebrated discovery, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and innovation in health and science. The partnership between the local institution and the global AMPATH Consortium (led by institutions like Mount Sinai) is strategically positioned to drive meaningful impact, addressing critical health challenges in Nepal.
The Power of Interdisciplinary Teamwork
The day was filled with inspiring presentations and the showcasing of groundbreaking research projects. The central theme, “Innovation through Collaboration,” was evident throughout the agenda.
Presenters highlighted the necessity of teamwork, not only across different medical and scientific disciplines but also across international borders.
The AMPATH model emphasizes a reciprocal partnership, ensuring that research is both ethically sound and locally relevant. This collaborative structure allows Nepali clinicians and researchers to access world-class training, resources, and mentorship.
In return, the global partners gain invaluable insights into health challenges and delivery mechanisms unique to a low-resource setting. This mutual exchange actively strengthens health systems in both Nepal and the partner countries.
Spotlight on High-Impact Research
The presentations covered a wide array of topics directly impacting public health in Nepal, underscoring the practical application of the research:
- Critical Care Enhancement: Projects focused on implementing evidence-based protocols for ventilator management. This work, stemming from the AMPATH collaboration, aims to drastically improve survival rates and patient outcomes in intensive care units.
- Maternal and Child Health: Ongoing research showcased initiatives to reduce newborn deaths, improve pediatric emergency preparedness, and implement essential training programs, such as the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) program, tailored for the Nepali context.
- Cancer and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Research presentations addressed the rising burden of NCDs, including projects on advanced screening for cervical and breast cancer in rural communities, utilizing community health workers for broader reach.
- Digital Health and Data Systems: Discussions covered the development of robust digital data systems and the effective use of technology to support community health toolkits and improve data utilization for care delivery and research within the health system.
These groundbreaking projects illustrate how collaboration translates directly into tangible improvements in healthcare delivery.
Fostering a Tradition of Research Excellence
The success of the inaugural Research Day 2025 AMPATH Nepal event solidifies its place as an annual tradition. It serves as a vital platform for students and junior faculty to present their work, gain feedback, and network with established national and international experts.
This nurturing environment is essential for building local research capacity, which is a core tenet of the AMPATH partnership. By actively focusing on embedding clinically relevant research into hospital departments, the partnership ensures that scientific inquiry directly influences patient care and health policy.
The overwhelming success and energy surrounding this event clearly demonstrate a shared institutional commitment to generating critical knowledge and fostering the next generation of health leaders and innovators in Nepal.
The organizing committee extended heartfelt thanks to every participant and contributor who made the day an unforgettable start to this vital tradition.
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