CV Nawa Raj Subba
DR. NAWA RAJ SUBBA
Public Health Specialist | Medical Anthropologist | Humanist
PhD (Health Psychology), MPH (Public Health), MA (Nepali)
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Former Ministry of Health officer (33 years of service) and public health researcher. Familiar with the analysis of health systems, cultural identity and the rights of marginalised populations. Is interested in the structural and social factors that shape public health outcomes.
CORE HUMANITARIAN & PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERIENCE
Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal (1981 – 2014)
Humanitarian Health Management (Jhapa & Morang): Facilitated health management in collaboration with Bhutanese refugee camps and Maoist cantonment health camps, ensuring the delivery of essential medical care during sensitive periods of national transition.
Operational Research & Public-Private Partnerships: Played a vital role in leading research to expand healthcare access in rural communities across Eastern Nepal.
Community Advocacy: Conducted extensive field-based research on the health-seeking behaviours and maternal care practices of the Rajbanshi community, advocating for culturally sensitive healthcare access.
SELECTED INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Public Health & Behavioural Sciences: Author of over 9 works, including Anxiety: The Invisible Pressure on Public Health and Healthy Behaviour (2024), which integrates traditional knowledge with modern lifestyle health.
Anthropological Research: Published 11+ works documenting the oral traditions and cultural rights of indigenous groups, including Kirat Mundhum, Tungdunge Mundhum, and the history of the Sen dynasty.
Literary & Philosophical Legacy: Author of over 35 works (poetry, essays, and music) that explore human sensibilities and national identity. Notable recent work includes Dialogue Between the Sky and the Soul (2025).
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
PhD in Health Psychology
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Master of Arts (MA) in Nepali Literature
Advanced Studies: Interdisciplinary focus on culture, anthropology, sociology, and population.
KEY COMPETENCIES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Intercultural Psychology: Specialist in the relationship between cultural identity and psychological well-being.
Advocacy for Marginalised Groups: Proven track record of researching and documenting the health rights of indigenous communities.
Crisis Management: Hands-on experience in refugee and post-conflict health settings.
Ethical Documentation: Expert in bridging the analytical demands of the 21st century with primitive oral traditions (Mundhum) to preserve cultural heritage.