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Building Healthier Communities. Advancing Knowledge. Creating Sustainable Change.
CDPRC Nepal works with communities, researchers, institutions, and development partners to promote health, prevent communicable diseases, strengthen capacity, generate knowledge, and contribute to sustainable development in Nepal.
WHO WE ARE
Preventing Disease, Empowering Communities Since 2019
Community Disease Prevention and Research Center (CDC-Nepal) was founded on 19 January 2019 in response to the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to address both communicable and non-communicable diseases prevalent in Nepal. Although it initially operated as an informal organisation, CDC-Nepal actively participated in national and international forums related to cancer and other non-communicable diseases, and has been conducting community-based disease prevention and screening programmes — particularly for cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses — with support from local municipalities across various districts of Nepal. After five years of operation, CDC-Nepal was officially registered as a non-profit organisation with the Office of the Company Registrar, Government of Nepal (registration number 337537/080-081), and is affiliated with the Social Welfare Council, local municipalities, and the Ministry of Finance. The Center operates under a constitution, with an elected board overseeing decision-making and strategic planning through annual general meetings.
We are committed to reducing the burden of disease and empowering communities across Nepal to adopt healthy lifestyles through prevention, screening, and research.
Learn More About UsWHAT WE DO
Creating Healthier, Stronger, and More Resilient Communities
Our work brings together disease prevention, screening, research, and community empowerment to respond to the needs and opportunities of communities in Nepal.
Non-Communicable Disease Prevention
Implementing strategies aimed at reducing the incidence and impact of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic respiratory disease — including healthy lifestyle promotion, early detection, and community-based management.
Learn moreCommunicable Disease Prevention
Developing and implementing programmes to prevent the spread of communicable diseases such as waterborne, vector-borne, and respiratory infections — improving access to clean water, sanitation, vaccination, and hygiene practices.
Learn morePublic Health
Supporting community health initiatives, awareness, capacity building, and practical approaches that contribute to healthier and more resilient communities.
Learn moreResearch & Knowledge Development
Supporting research, documentation, evidence generation, knowledge sharing, and learning to better understand health and development challenges.
Learn moreScreening Programs
Establishing screening programmes for both chronic and communicable diseases to facilitate early detection, diagnosis, and treatment, including access to diagnostic tests and follow-up care.
Learn moreCommunity Development
Working with communities to identify priorities, strengthen local ownership, and develop practical solutions to local challenges.
Learn moreResearch Initiatives
Conducting research to generate evidence-based practices and innovative solutions for disease prevention, control, and management, including epidemiological studies and collaborative research with local and international partners.
Learn moreCapacity Building
Strengthening individuals, community groups, organisations, and institutions through training, workshops, knowledge sharing, and other capacity-development initiatives.
Learn moreReduce the Burden of Diseases
Implementing comprehensive prevention and control strategies to decrease the incidence and impact of diseases across Nepal.
Learn moreAwareness & Community Engagement
Facilitating awareness, dialogue, participation, and access to reliable information to support informed decision-making within communities.
Learn moreEmpower Communities
Empowering individuals and communities to adopt healthy lifestyles and make informed decisions regarding the prevention and management of communicable and chronic diseases.
Learn moreEnhance Healthcare Capacity
Strengthening the capacity of healthcare professionals and organisations through training, education, and resource allocation for effective disease management.
Learn moreSocial Development & Inclusion
Supporting initiatives that promote social well-being, equality, inclusion, participation, and improved quality of life.
Learn moreLivelihood & Economic Empowerment
Supporting skills development, local enterprise, sustainable livelihood opportunities, and economic resilience.
Learn moreVISION & MISSION
A Clear Direction for Sustainable Change
OUR VISION
Our Vision
To build a healthier Nepal by preventing and controlling communicable and non-communicable diseases through community engagement and research.
OUR MISSION
Our Mission
To be a leading institution in Nepal dedicated to disease prevention, management, and research through collaboration with communities, government agencies, and healthcare organisations.
OUR APPROACH
A Multi-Faceted Approach to Disease Prevention
CDC-Nepal adopts a multi-faceted approach, encompassing community engagement, research, advocacy, and capacity-building initiatives to achieve its objectives.
Community Engagement and Advocacy
Develop and implement advocacy strategies to raise awareness and mobilise communities, decision-makers, and stakeholders towards addressing communicable and chronic diseases.
People-Centred
We place people and communities at the centre of our development work, listening to their priorities and encouraging them to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
Participatory
We believe development is stronger when people are involved in planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
Policy Development and Implementation
Advocate for the development and implementation of policies supporting the prevention and control of communicable and chronic diseases at both national and local levels.
Inclusive
We strive to create opportunities for diverse groups to participate in development and benefit from development initiatives.
Research and Surveillance
Conduct epidemiological studies, surveillance, and monitoring to understand the burden and trends of communicable and chronic diseases in Nepal's communities.
Capacity Building
Provide training programmes and capacity-building initiatives for healthcare professionals, community health workers, and volunteers to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Sustainable
We focus on solutions that create long-term social, economic, institutional, and environmental value rather than short-term results.
Health Promotion and Education
Develop and disseminate educational materials and campaigns to promote healthy behaviours, early detection, and self-management within communities.
Locally Appropriate
We encourage solutions that reflect local realities and build on existing community knowledge, strengths, and resources.
Collaboration and Networking
Foster collaboration and partnerships with government agencies, non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, and international bodies to pool resources and expertise.
Collaborative
We work with communities, institutions, organisations, professionals, and other stakeholders because partnerships create stronger and more sustainable results.
Accountable
We value transparency, responsibility, integrity, and responsible use of the resources entrusted to us.
OUR VALUES
Principles That Guide Our Work
Our values shape how we work, how we build relationships, and how we remain accountable to the communities and partners we serve.
RESEARCH & KNOWLEDGE
Generating Knowledge for Better Health and Development
We conduct research to generate evidence-based practices and innovative solutions for disease prevention, control, and management across Nepal.
PROJECTS & PROGRAMMES
Turning Ideas Into Action
We support practical initiatives that respond to community needs, strengthen local capacity, and contribute to disease prevention and improved well-being.
GET INVOLVED
Be Part of Building Stronger Communities
CDC-Nepal welcomes individuals, organisations, and people living with communicable and chronic diseases to become members and actively participate in its programmes and activities.
Membership fees are subject to change based on the decision of the executive committee.
NEWS & UPDATES
Latest from CDC-Nepal
Stay informed about our activities, initiatives, research, and developments as we continue working with communities and partners across Nepal.
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATION
Working Together for Sustainable Change
We believe complex development challenges are best addressed through collaboration. CDPRC Nepal works with communities, government institutions, development partners, civil society, academic institutions, private-sector organisations, professionals, and other stakeholders to create meaningful and sustainable impact.