Nepal Global Health

Often called the “rooftop of the world,” Nepal is home to deeply rooted Hindu and Buddhist traditions, rich in iconography and spiritual significance. The Kathmandu Valley alone contains seven UNESCO World Heritage sites that beautifully intertwine both religious legacies. Amid this cultural depth, the people of Nepal continue their daily efforts to thrive—many in challenging and hazardous working environments.

As part of a collaborative team from Johns Hopkins University, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University, and Brigham Young University, students will participate in fieldwork focused on occupational and public health. A key area of study will be the community-level impacts of occupational hazards associated with work in brick kilns. Students will examine how exposures such as heat stress, ergonomic strain, and airborne silica affect not only the workers themselves but also their families and surrounding communities. Using advanced monitoring tools and public health assessment methods, students will analyze these broader effects and explore potential interventions to improve health outcomes.

Student interns will focus on maternal and child health, working in coordination with Dolakha Hospital and a children’s home in Kathmandu. Their work will include developing and teaching health education plans, along with collaborating with local public health workers to support initiatives aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes.

This program is designed for self-starter student interns. As interns engage with the community, opportunities will be made available to work with orphanages, schools, local physicians, and a leper colony, allowing students to broaden their experience in diverse public health and humanitarian settings.

The internship includes a 4-day trek through the Annapurna region, offering students the chance to experience Nepal’s breathtaking landscapes, mountain culture, and natural beauty up close.

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