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August 28, 2026Public Health ChallengesOpen Access

Challenges and Opportunities of Public Health Professionals in Nepal: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis

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AAAnkit AcharyaRNRomika NeupaneBNBibekti Nepal

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Overview

Qualitative study reveals severe workforce barriers and academic misalignment among public health professionals in Nepal, highlighting the need for practical training and recruitment reforms.

Key Points

  • To understand the educational and career experiences, systemic challenges, and emerging opportunities of public health professionals in Nepal.
  • Conducted a qualitative reflexive thematic analysis guided by the principles of information power.
  • Recruited 18 participants using purposive and snowball sampling to participate in semi-structured interviews.
  • Constructed six themes highlighting a saturated job market, practical skill deficits, recruitment barriers including nepotism, and university curricula disconnected from modern practice.
  • Reported that systemic challenges prompt career shifts, though participants noted potential improvements through Medical Education Commission reforms and decentralized local government roles.

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Acharya et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a914631d15324a1df3a99b3https://doi.org/10.1002/puh2.70327
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