29/07/2026
HERD International, in collaboration with Nagarjun Municipality and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Ward No. 14, held a dissemination workshop on 24 July 2026 to share the preliminary findings from Phase I of the Participatory Engagement of City Communities Against Non-Communicable Disease Risk in Nepal (PECAN) study. The workshop brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including elected representatives such as the Acting Municipal Mayor, ward chairs and members, the Chief Administrative Officer, the Health Section Chief & representatives, representatives from health institutions and schools, Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs), Co-Production Group (CPG) members, youth club members, and other community members. In addition to reflection on the study findings, their active participation and valuable insights contributed to meaningful discussions on potential tailored strategies for preventing and addressing non-communicable diseases (NCD) and strengthening community engagement in future interventions to co-create future interventions that are responsive to local needs. We sincerely thank all participants for their valuable contributions, thoughtful discussions and continued commitment to promoting healthier communities.
