Prof. Dr. Sunil Sah
Chair, Conference Organising Committee
Global Health Conference 2026, Janakpur, Nepal
SIXTH GLOBAL HEALTH CONFERENCE
Reverse Migration
with Global Collaboration
Bringing together Nepal and its global health community to turn professional migration into knowledge exchange, partnership, innovation, investment and health-system strengthening.
📅 4–5 December 2026📍 Janakpur, Madhesh Province, Nepal
Janakpurdham · Janki Temple & Ramanand Chow
01Sixth conferencein the series
02First in Nepalhosted in Nepal
03Two daysdialogue & evidence sharing
04Lasting impactmeasurable collaboration
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JANAKPUR • NEPAL • 2026INTRODUCTION
From brain drain to brain circulation, and from brain circulation to brain gain
The Sixth Global Health Conference 2026 will be held in the historic city ofJanakpur, Madhesh Province, Nepal, on 4–5 December 2026. The conference isan international platform for government leaders, health professionals, academics,researchers, international organisations, development partners, private-sectororganisations and members of the Nepali diaspora.
The theme, “Reverse Migration with Global Collaboration”, reflects an importantopportunity for Nepal. The movement of health professionals across bordersshould not be viewed only as a loss of human resources. With appropriate policies,partnerships and opportunities, migration can become a mechanism for knowledgetransfer, capacity building, innovation, investment and health-system strengthening.
Nepal has a large and highly skilled global health diaspora. Nepalese doctors,nurses, dentists, pharmacists, public-health specialists, researchers and otherhealth professionals make significant contributions internationally. The conferenceaims to connect this expertise with the needs and priorities of Nepal.
Janakpur provides an important setting for this conversation. As the capital ofMadhesh Province and an important cultural and educational centre, it provides anopportunity to take global health collaboration beyond Kathmandu and strengthenconnections with provincial and local health systems.Conference objectives
- Develop practical approaches to reverse migration and diaspora engagement.
- Create opportunities for overseas Nepali health professionals to contribute to Nepal’s health system.
- Establish international hospital and university partnerships.
- Promote education, fellowships, specialist training and visiting faculty programmes.
- Strengthen research, innovation, digital health and international collaboration.
- Promote digital health, telemedicine and technology transfer. Strengthen health services in Madhesh Province and other underservedareas. Develop a sustainable national framework for global health collaboration.
LEADERSHIP
Conference Committees
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Prof. Dr. Ankur Shah
Chair, Local Organising Committee
Vice-Chancellor , Madhesh Institute of Health Sciences
Prof. Dr. Ram Naresh Pandit
Local Organising Committee
Rector, Madhesh Institute of Health Sciences
Prof. Dr. Binod Kumar Yadav
Local Organising Committee
Registrar, Madhesh Institute of Health Sciences
Dr. Jamun Prasad Singh
Local Organising Committee
Hospital Director, Madhesh Institute of Health Sciences
Dr. Ram Chandra Silwal
Local Organising Committee
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Mr.Bhagirath Yogi
Chair, Media Committee
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Scientific Committee
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Prof. Dr. Padam Simkhada
Chair, Scientific Committee
Professor of Global Health; Dean of Global Impact and Research, University of Chester, UK
Dr Rajeeb Kumar Sah
Co-Chair, Scientific Committee
Huddersfield University, UK
Dr Dharmendra Karna
Scientific Committee
KU, Nepal
Dr Meghnath Dhimal
Scientific Committee
NHRC, Nepal
Prof Krishna Poudel
Scientific Committee
UMASS- USA
Dr Bibha Simkhada
Scientific Committee
University of Huddersfield, UK
Dr Lalita Kumari Sah
Scientific Committee
University of Bradford
Prof Sujan Babu Marahatta
Scientific Committee
VC- Purbanchal University Nepal
Prof Julie Balen
Scientific Committee
CCCU, UK
Dr Santosh Gahire
Scientific Committee
Aberdeen University, UK
Prof Chandra Kala Sharma
Scientific Committee
NAN- Nepal
Dr Bindu Devkota-Sapkota
Scientific Committee
University of Warwick
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRS
Welcome to Janakpur
“Let us move from brain drain to brain circulation, and from brain circulation to brain gain.”
It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to the Sixth Global Health Conference 2026 in Janakpur, Madhesh Province, Nepal. The conference will bring together government leaders, health professionals, academics, researchers, international organisations, development partners, private-sector organisations and members of the Nepali diaspora.
We hope to develop long-term partnerships and measurable commitments, including visiting faculty programmes, specialist training, research collaborations, hospital and university partnerships, mentorship programmes, digital-health initiatives and opportunities for diaspora investment.
Prof. Dr. Sunil Sah · Prof. Dr. Padam Simkhada · Prof. Dr. Ankur Shah
GLOBAL
COLLABORATION2026
COLLABORATION2026
SPEAKERS
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Prof. Dame Jenny Harries
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Prof. Paul Bissell
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Prof. Julie Balen
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Prof. Edwin van Teijlingen
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CALL FOR PAPERS
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PROGRAMME
4–5 December 2026
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Opening & Scientific Exchange
Opening ceremony and welcome · Keynote address · Invited and thematic contributions · Scientific and policy sessions · Partnership and networking discussions
Collaboration & Legacy
Scientific sessions · Institutional and diaspora engagement · Collaboration and legacy discussions · Next steps for the proposed Janakpur Declaration and Global Health Network
REGISTRATION & VENUE
Janakpur, Madhesh Province, Nepal
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DATES4–5 December 2026VENUEJanakpur, Madhesh Province, NepalTRAVELAirports, local transfers, visa guidance, accommodation, transport, safety and accessibility information to be added.
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ORGANISERS & PARTNERS
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Government of Madhesh Province
Ministry of Health & Population
MIHS · Janakpur
Global Consortium for Public Health Research
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