Basant kumar Dhami

Public Health Professional from Nepal | @KIOCH (PEN Plus Project)
# Tweets are personal

[Basant kumar Dhami @bsntkd07]

Our study showed that maternal and household characteristics significantly influenced complementary feeding practices in the mid-Himalayan region of Sudurpaschim province, Nepal.
#IYCF #Nutrition #Nepal
https://t.co/BHy8aC0Cem

[World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific @WHOWPRO]

It's #WorldObesityDay.

People living with #obesity have a greater risk of diseases such as diabetes, heart diseases, and cancers.

Strengthening policies to address obesity can help build a healthier future generation.

💸Tax sugar-sweetened drinks
📺Regulate marketing of food high in fat, sugar and salt to children
🍏Make healthy diets more affordable
🏷Use front-of-package nutrition labelling

To help prevent obesity, people can:

✅ Maintain a healthy weight
✅ Limit total fat intake
✅ Increase consumption of fruit, vegetables, pulses, whole grains and nuts
✅ Limit the intake of free sugars and salt

[American Heart Association @American_Heart]

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, so millions of people don’t know they have it. Many dentists check your blood pressure during a routine visit. It’s a simple step that can help protect your heart.  

Talk to your health care team about your blood pressure, your oral health, and how they both can impact your overall health. 

 Proudly supported by @DeltaDentalins

[World Bank Data @worldbankdata]

Tracking Universal Health Coverage is complex: health needs, systems, and data availability differ across countries.

Updated @WHO–@WorldBankGroup indicators aim to keep global monitoring comparable while staying relevant to real-world decisions: https://t.co/gd7j5oCAg7

[Basant kumar Dhami @bsntkd07]

ECHO Screening among students at Narayan Municipality, Dailekh by KIOCH under 'Color to Save Heart'

#RHD #CTSH #KIOCH #NCDs

[The Lancet @TheLancet]

Uncertainty remains in the evidence base for child and adolescent health. Trial quality is inconsistent, numbers lag behind adults, and young people’s needs are often inadequately considered.

🆕 in @LancetChildAdol, CONSORT-C and SPIRIT-C guideline extensions mark a new era for child and adolescent health research.

Adopt today: https://t.co/3VZZglIEu3

[Nepal Police @NepalPoliceHQ]

Chocolate melts. Data doesn’t.
Think before you click. Protect your digital footprint.

#CyberAwareness #ThinkBeforeYouShare #ThinkBeforeYouClick #Nepalpolice

[OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives @OECD]

By 2050, an estimated 92 million people could die prematurely from obesity-related diseases in OECD, G20 and EU countries.

Learn more: https://t.co/pqBsBuAd13

[The Lancet @TheLancet]

Can small changes in physical activity make a major difference?

On the cover, a meta-analysis suggests that 5 extra minutes of moderate physical activity a day is associated with a reduction of up to 6% of all deaths in the least active adults.

Read this & more 👉 https://t.co/CjW7g8x8JG

[Basant kumar Dhami @bsntkd07]

The #PENPlus #Provincial #Stakeholder #Meeting for #Karnali Province was convened in Surkhet on September 1, 2025, in the esteemed presence of Honorable Mr. #Ghanshyam Bhandari, Minister, MOSD, Karnali Province, and Prof. Dr. #Bhagwan Koirala, Chairperson of the KIOCH.

[Basant kumar Dhami @bsntkd07]

💥 "PEN Plus Orientation for Mid-Level Health Care Workers in Dailekh" 💥

📢The Kathmandu Institute of Child Health (KIOCH) successfully conducted the “PEN-Plus Orientation for Mid-Level Health Care Workers” from 17th–22nd August 2025 (Bhadra 2–7, 2082).

#PENPlus #NCDs

[Basant kumar Dhami @bsntkd07]

The PEN Plus Mentorship Visit was conducted by Dr. Achyut Gyawali (DM–Cardiology) at the PEN Plus Clinic of the Health Service Office, Dailekh. This initiative aims to enhance the clinical staff's capacity at PEN Plus.

@KIOCH @MOHP @UNICEF @PENPlus

[OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives @OECD]

Mental health is shaped by many factors, including social & economic conditions.

This #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek, find out more about how countries can tackle inequalities in mental health ➡️ https://t.co/PWSxvoYF5O

[World Heart Federation @worldheartfed]

🚨 LAUNCHING NOW: The #WorldHeartReport 2025 on Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease.

The report reveals that stigma and inadequate treatment of #obesity are driving a rise in cardiovascular disease risk for millions globally �🚨 LAUNCHING NOW: The #WorldHeartReport 2025 on Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease.

The report reveals that stigma and inadequate treatment of #obesity are driving a rise in cardiovascular disease risk for millions globally �🚨 LAUNCHING NOW: The #WorldHeartReport 2025 on Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease.

The report reveals that stigma and inadequate treatment of #obesity are driving a rise in cardiovascular disease risk for millions globally �🚨 LAUNCHING NOW: The #WorldHeartReport 2025 on Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease.

The report reveals that stigma and inadequate treatment of #obesity are driving a rise in cardiovascular disease risk for millions globally �🚨 LAUNCHING NOW: The #WorldHeartReport 2025 on Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease.

The report reveals that stigma and inadequate treatment of #obesity are driving a rise in cardiovascular disease risk for millions globally �🚨 LAUNCHING NOW: The #WorldHeartReport 2025 on Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease.

The report reveals that stigma and inadequate treatment of #obesity are driving a rise in cardiovascular disease risk for millions globally 👇

[United Nations @UN]

Lifestyle choices can help prevent high blood pressure:

🥦 Eat healthy foods

🚭 Avoid tobacco

🍺 Limit alcohol

🏃 Stay active

More tips from @WHO on Saturday’s World Hypertension Day: https://t.co/ggTLGPtheq

[Basant kumar Dhami @bsntkd07]

The  Minister of Social Development, Karnali Province, inaugurated the PEN Plus clinic (led by MOHP, funded by UNICEF, and implemented by KIOCH) at the Health Service Office in Dailekh.

@KIOCH #PENPLUS #NCDs #UHC #SDGs

[World Bank Data @worldbankdata]

The food system's hidden health costs amount to $6.6 trillion, equaling 2/3 of its market value. The agriculture and food sector have contributed to this – but it also provides solutions.

➡️ https://t.co/4u7lrHJOne

[Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) @IHME_UW]

As of 2021, more than half of the world’s adults with overweight or obesity live in these eight countries. Read the study, published in @TheLancet ⤵ https://t.co/c6UZyIO5yi

[World Heart Federation @worldheartfed]

Today is #WorldObesityDay.

By 2035, nearly 2 billion people worldwide will be living with #obesity.

Addressing obesity is not just about improving individual health—it's a critical step in reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease, cancer and other chronic illnesses.

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Regular physical activity has significant benefits for health.

It can decrease people's risk of:
💔 Cardiovascular diseases
💔 Cancers
💔 Diabetes type 2
💔 Dementia

Every move counts!