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Vacancy Announcement: Research Officer Position

Health and Development Society Nepal (HDSN) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to promoting social development, registered under the Society Registration Act 1977 with the Chief District Officer’s Office, Lalitpur, Nepal. Our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of vulnerable populations, especially children and young adults, through cutting-edge research and community-driven initiatives. HDSN, in collaboration with Charles Sturt …

16th AGM

HDSN proudly celebrated its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking another year of significant achievements and growth. The event brought together board members, shareholders, and key stakeholders to reflect on the organization’s progress and set the stage for future endeavors. The meeting commenced with a warm welcome and an overview of the past year’s accomplishments, highlighting the company’s strong financial …

Dental camp Tukuche 2024

School oral health programs in rural communities play a crucial role in improving the overall health and well-being of children. Here are some key points highlighting their importance: 1. Access to Dental Care: Rural areas often lack adequate dental care facilities and professionals. School programs ensure that children receive essential dental check-ups and treatments they might otherwise miss.. 2. Preventive …

Okhaldhunga camp, 2024

School oral health programs play a vital role in promoting lifelong oral health among children. These programs are essential because they provide early education on the importance of oral hygiene practices such as regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups. By instilling these habits at a young age, children are more likely to maintain good oral health throughout their lives, reducing …

Cooperation between HDSN and Dhampus Foundation

Teaching children good dental habits from a young age is more important than ever with an increasing amount of tooth decay amongst kids. Children are very influenced by their surroundings in their early years. Because of this,  habits and behaviours are easier to introduce and integrate. Oral health program for primary school children (shree Natheshwori Adarbhut school) in cooperation between #dhampusfoundation …

Research Program

Intergenerational Impact of Female Community Health Volunteers: A Pilot Study in Karnali Province. HDSN-Health and Development Society Nepal assisting the Japanese Research Team in logistics, data collection, and community engagement. This Agreement is made between: Dr Satoru Komatsu from Nagasaki University, on behalf of Prof Shinji Kaneko from Hiroshima University, hereinafter referred to as “Japanese Research Team”, and Dr. Bijay …

Ilam-oral health Program

Rural populations are affected by oral disease, with higher levels of periodontal disease, caries and the loss of teeth. These issues are worsened by barriers in access to oral healthcare services and minimal promotion of healthy behaviours in rural communities. Certain interventions, including dental outreach camps and educational initiatives, have been successful in addressing rural challenges. HDSN-Health and Development Society …

Dental Camp in khijidemba rural municipality Okhaldhunga

Dental Camp in khijidemba rural municipality Okhaldhunga Studies have shown that there is higher prevalence of dental caries, periodontal disease and tooth loss with few dental restorations coupled with reduced dental service utilization in geographically deprived individuals. Differences in oral health behaviors among the affluent and deprived also exist. Studies conducted to date suggest a link between geographical & social …

Oral health program- Dhampus Foundation

Teaching children good dental habits from a young age is more important than ever with an increasing amount of tooth decay amongst kids. Children are very influenced by their surroundings in their early years. Because of this, habits and behaviours are easier to introduce and integrate. Oral health program for primary school children (shree Natheshwori Adarbhut school) in cooperation between …