JNHRC Vol. 23, Issue 1 Published

Latest Issue Published: Volume 23, Issue 1 We are proud to announce the publication of Volume 23, Issue 1 of the Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, covering the period January-June 2026. Issue Highlights: Content Overview: - 15 Original Research Articles - 3 Systematic/Narrative Reviews - 2 Case Reports - 1 Editorial Commentary - Total pages: 187 Featured Topics: This issue covers diverse and important topics in health research: - Infectious disease epidemiology in Nepal - Non-communicable disease prevention strategies - Maternal and child health outcomes - Mental health and psychosocial interventions - Healthcare systems and policy research - Medical education and training outcomes Key Articles Include: 1. "Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hypertension in Urban Nepal" - A population-based cross-sectional study 2. "Effectiveness of Community Health Worker Programs" - A systematic review and meta-analysis 3. "Pandemic Preparedness in South Asian Healthcare Systems" - A qualitative study 4. "Mental Health Impacts of Economic Stress" - A case study from Nepal Quality Metrics: - Average peer review time: 8 weeks - Acceptance rate: 22% of submissions - International authors: 38% - Average citations per article: 2.1 Access the Issue: Complete issue available at: www.jnhrc.org.np/vol-23-issue-1 Individual articles can be downloaded or read online Institutional subscriptions and open access options available Upcoming Issues: Volume 23, Issue 2 (July-December 2026) is currently in production with 18 accepted articles. We thank all contributing authors, reviewers, and readers for their support!