Dr. Nawa Raj Subba: A well-published Nepali Writer and Researcher
Dr. Nawa Raj Subba is a distinguished Nepali writer and researcher known for his public health, culture, literature, and music expertise. Below is an overview of his biography and bibliography.
Family: Dr. Subba is married to Chanchala Shrestha, and they have two children, Kaushal Raj and Nischhal Raj Subba.
Education
Ph.D. in Health Psychology from Tribhuvan University (TU)
M.P.H. (Public Health) from TU
M.A. (Nepali Literature) from TU
Additional Training: Research methodology, population studies, culture, sociology, and anthropology
Professional Experience
Dr. Subba has over three and a half decades of experience working with Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population. He has made significant contributions to public health in practice and research. His work includes publishing public health awareness articles in Nepali newspapers and research articles in English journals.
Major Professional Accomplishments
Curriculum Development & Training: Led a training program for District Public Health Officers on Public Mental Health, organized by the Mental Hospital in Jawalakhel (2017).
Outbreak Management: Played a crucial role in controlling a Hepatitis E and A outbreak in Biratnagar (2014) and managing Nepal’s first Bird Flu (H5N1) outbreak in Jhapa (2009).
Maternal & Child Health Services: Enhanced institutional deliveries and MCH services in the Morang district, reducing the NMR from 30 in 2004 to 21 in 2006 through the MINI pilot program. Refugee Health Assistance:** We collaborated with UNHCR and AMDA to combat tuberculosis, HIV, malaria, and other diseases among refugees in Morang and Jhapa.
Peace Process Involvement: Managed healthcare services for the Maoist rebel cantonment during peace.
Health Assessments: Directed regional health assessments and operational research, contributing to scientific articles and improving public health services.
Immunization Coverage: Pioneered micro-planning of the EPI program in Morang and Sunsari, significantly increasing coverage.
Bibliography: Works by a Nepali-language writer in English
After earning his master’s in Nepali literature, Dr. Subba published his first anthology of poems in 2006. He is well-known for his contributions to literature, culture, and music in Nepali and English.
Selected Publications
Public Health Research:
The Role of Metaphor in Shamanism and Poetry as a Therapeutic Tool for Healing
Reviewing Achievements and Obstacles in Nepal’s National Health Insurance Program
An Analysis of Nepal’s Federal Health System in the Context of COVID-19 and the Sustainable Development Goals
Practices of Waste Management in Health Care Facilities in Biratnagar, Nepal
Cultural Research:
Exploring the Kirat Language Family: From Ancient Echoes to Modern Voices
Evolving Kirat: Negotiating Identity Across Time and Space
Review of ‘Madhesh’ Definition in the Nepal Academy Dictionary
An Analysis of the Kirat Limbu Traditional Beliefs and Culture
Books in Public Health
A Complete Guide to Boosting Immunity: Strategies for a Healthy Lifestyle (2024)
Traditional and Modern Health Care Practices and Effects on Rajbanshi (2016)
Health Seeking Behaviour of Rajbanshi in Morang, Nepal (2001)
Assessment of Health Improvement Program (2003, Co-author)
Dr. Nawa Raj Subba’s extensive work across various fields has garnered him numerous accolades and respect in Nepal and internationally. His contributions to literature, culture, public health, and music continue to inspire and educate.References
Dr. Nawa Raj Subba: A well-published Nepali Writer and Researcher
Dr. Nawa Raj Subba is a distinguished Nepali writer and researcher known for his public health, culture, literature, and music expertise. Below is an overview of his biography and bibliography.
Biography
Birthplace: Hangpang, Atharai Triveni GauPalika, Taplejung, Nepal (1961)
Family: Dr. Subba is married to Chanchala Shrestha, and they have two children, Kaushal Raj and Nischhal Raj Subba.
Education
Professional Experience
Dr. Subba has over three and a half decades of experience working with Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population. He has made significant contributions to public health in practice and research. His work includes publishing public health awareness articles in Nepali newspapers and research articles in English journals.
Major Professional Accomplishments
Refugee Health Assistance:** We collaborated with UNHCR and AMDA to combat tuberculosis, HIV, malaria, and other diseases among refugees in Morang and Jhapa.
Bibliography: Works by a Nepali-language writer in English
After earning his master’s in Nepali literature, Dr. Subba published his first anthology of poems in 2006. He is well-known for his contributions to literature, culture, and music in Nepali and English.
Selected Publications
Books in Public Health
Books in Culture
Literary Publications
Musical Albums
Awards and Felicitations
Dr. Nawa Raj Subba’s extensive work across various fields has garnered him numerous accolades and respect in Nepal and internationally. His contributions to literature, culture, public health, and music continue to inspire and educate.References