Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital-IVI Collaborating Center

The center is a joint initiative between IVI and Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, designed to strengthen collaborative health research, vaccine-related research, and capacity building in Nepal. Building on a strong partnership since 2018, the Collaborating Center will serve as a platform for scientific cooperation, institutional collaboration, and professional development in areas of mutual interest.

Located at Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, the Collaborating Center’s activities include:

• Exploring opportunities for collaborative projects in health research and capacity building, including infrastructure development and human resource capacity building in Nepal
• Developing and submitting proposals for the implementation of research and continuing professional development programs
• Conducting health research on infectious diseases and vaccine-preventable diseases
• Advancing research on vaccine efficacy, effectiveness, and delivery
• Supporting work on pandemic preparedness and diseases of pandemic potential
• Promoting institutional collaboration and knowledge exchange between IVI and Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital

Through these activities, the Collaborating Center helps expand research capacity, support professional development, and strengthen long-term collaboration in support of public health and vaccine research in Nepal.