National Institute of Bio Science and Research Centre-NIBARC

Nipah virus is a serious zoonotic disease that can spread from infected animals to humans and cause severe illness. Therefore, its necessary to avoid contact with sick animals, consume safe food, and practice good hygiene to reduce the risk of infection.

For further information go through the article, recently published in Sustainable Microbiology, Volume 3, Issue 2, 2026.
Congratulations to Bhupendra Bir Bikram Lama and all authors for this informative and timely article.
https://doi.org/10.1093/sumbio/qvag015

Traditional Nepali One Health Approach

Congratulations Prof. Megha Raj Banjara on this proud and well-deserved promotion from Associate Professor to Professor—an inspiring achievement!

💧 World Water Day 2026 💧
Water is the foundation of life, health, and sustainable development. Every drop we save today secures a better tomorrow for future generations. Let us work together to protect water resources, promote clean water, and ensure safe water for all.

“Water is life — Protect it, Conserve it, and Share it with others.”

NIBARC Bulletin (Vol 2, Issue 1, Jan-Feb 2026)
Download link [PDF] : http://bit.ly/49FFjEd
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Welcome to this issue of the NIBARC Bulletin. It is with great enthusiasm that we present this bimonthly publication, designed to bridge research, practice, and community engagement in the biosciences.
This edition covers the Nipah virus outbreak, explores the promise of CRISPR technology, and addresses the urgent need to strengthen Nepal’s data privacy landscape.
Our Young Researchers Spotlight features Dr. Sagar Aryal, and From Constraints to Community Confidence shares a powerful One Health journey of resilience and growth.
As NIBARC continues to foster research, innovation, and capacity building, we hope this bulletin becomes a platform that informs, inspires, and connects all who are committed to a healthier and more resilient future.
Stay tuned.
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— The Editorial Team
Download link: http://bit.ly/49FFjEd

We’re publishing NIBARC Bulletin – Vol. 2, Issue 1 (Jan–Feb 2026) tomorrow, Feb 29.

This edition covers the Nipah virus outbreak, explores the promise of CRISPR technology, and addresses the urgent need to strengthen Nepal’s data privacy landscape.

Our Young Researchers Spotlight features Dr. Sagar Aryal, and From Constraints to Community Confidence shares a powerful One Health journey of resilience and growth.

Stay tuned.

“On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026, may every curious mind continue to explore, innovate, and transform knowledge into discoveries that inspire and empower the world.”

#2026

We are pleased to share “Our Song, Our Health”, a documentary that highlights Indigenous Tharu traditional songs as carriers of One Health knowledge.

The film demonstrates how cultural practices communicate deep understanding of the interconnectedness between human health, animal well-being, and the environment—offering valuable insights for community-centered and culturally rooted health approaches.

Created during the Digital Storytelling Workshop on One Health by Indigenous Tharu youths from Tulsipur, Dang, Nepal.
Supported by the UNESCO × SEVENTEEN Global Youth Grant.

हमार गित हमार स्वास्थ्य । Our Songs Our Health । One Health Journey Nepal । Our Song - Our Health explores how traditional Tharu songs embody Indigenous understandings of One Health—revealing the inseparable relationships between hum...

Watch “Taltalaiya (तालतलैया)”, a youth-led story from Paddha Village about the local pond and surrounding water resources, and how they connect to community life, ecology, and One Health.

https://youtu.be/7QiD_sX59AI](https://youtu.be/7QiD_sX59AI

Created by 'Indigenous Tharu youths from Tulsipur, Dang, Nepal' during the 'Digital Storytelling Workshop on One Health', this film reflects their perspectives, creativity, and local knowledge.

Filmed & edited by:
Saujan Chaudhary
Pradip Chaudhary
Mahesh Chaudhary
Rohit Chaudhary

Workshop mentor: Prabin Chaudhary (Pranab Akash)
Editing facilitator: Sabi Tharu

Project lead: Prabin Chaudhary
Co-leads: Bhupendra Bir Bikram Lama & Gopiram Syangtan (Shulav Tamang)
Supported by: UNESCO × SEVENTEEN Global Youth Grant
Co-organizer: ख्याल बगाल(Khyala Bagal
Organizer: NIBARC

#तालतलैया

https://youtu.be/7QiD_sX59AI

तालतलैया । TALTALAIYA । ONE HEALTH DOCUMENTARY । WATER Taltalaiya (तालतलैया) explores the story of a local pond in Paddha Village and the surrounding water resources, highlighting their importance to community li...