We are excited to announce a two-day conference focused on advocating for the implementation of Newborn Screening (NBS) in Nepal. This landmark event aims to bring together national and international experts, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders to discuss the urgent need, feasibility, and roadmap for establishing a national NBS program in Nepal.

Event Details:

Theme:
"Advocating for the Implementation of Newborn Screening in Nepal"

Dates:
Day 1: Friday, 7th November 2025
Day 2: Saturday, 8th November 2025

Venue: Square Hotel, Kathmandu, Nepal

Organized by: Bench to Clinic Research Centre (BTC), Nepal

In Collaboration with:
Family Welfare Division (Ministry of Health and Population), WHO Nepal, UNICEF Nepal, Nepal Pediatrics Society, Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC), International Society for Neonatal Screening (ISNS), International Federation for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC), and Rare Disease Society Nepal (RDSN)

Program Highlights:
Day 1: Close Country Meeting & Policy Dialogue
Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

A high-level roundtable meeting involving government officials, international partners, and national societies to discuss:

• Current status and challenges of NBS in Nepal
• Government perspectives and national priorities
• Global and regional commitments to NBS
• Collaborative roadmap for national NBS implementation

Day 2: CME Program – NBS in Nepal: Early Diagnosis Matters
Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

A full-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) session accredited by Nepal Medical Council (NMC CPD point = 6) featuring:

• National and international expert presentations
• Reviews of past NBS studies and initiatives in Nepal
• Experiences from various countries (India, Philippines, Pakistan, New Zealand)
• Technical and laboratory perspectives on NBS feasibility
• Panel discussions and interactive Q&A sessions

Who Should Attend?

• Government health officials
• Pediatricians, obstetricians, gynecologists, and clinicians
• Laboratory professionals and pathologists
• Nurses and midwives
• Public health professionals and researchers
• Representatives from national and international health organizations

Key Objectives:

• To raise awareness about the importance of Newborn Screening in Nepal
• To facilitate policy dialogue and multi-stakeholder collaboration
• To share global and regional best practices and lessons learned
• To develop a actionable roadmap for launching a sustainable NBS program in Nepal

Registration Note:

This is a by-invitation and pre-registration event. For more details or to express interest in participation for day 2, please contact the Bench to Clinic Research Centre Secretariat at btcresearchcentre@gmail.com Let's come together to ensure every newborn in Nepal has the right to a healthy start in life. Your expertise and voice can help shape the future of newborn health in Nepal. For updates and the final schedule, stay tuned to our official communications.