Epidemiology is the central focus of the academic and professional journey of Mr. Bihari Kuikel, a public health professional from Dupcheshwor-6, Nuwakot, Nepal, with extensive experience in health systems strengthening, program management, and evidence-based research. Mr. Bihari Kuikel holds a Master of Science in Public Health (Epidemiology) from Kathmandu University, complemented by a Master of Health Care Management and a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Care Management from Pokhara University, along with a Bachelor in Public Health from Purbanchal University and a PCL in General Medicine from CTEVT, establishing a strong multidisciplinary educational foundation. Professionally, Mr. Bihari Kuikel has been serving as a Public Health Inspector at Dupcheshwor Rural Municipality, where he leads planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder coordination, reporting, and capacity-building workshops for diverse public health programs. His experience also includes internships contributing to international and national projects on health systems strengthening, non-communicable disease integration, and cross-border health collaboration, as well as a Program Officer role at Kamana Health Nepal focusing on program monitoring, stakeholder communication, and performance improvement. The research interests of Mr. Bihari Kuikel span epidemiology, health systems research, maternal and child health, mental health, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and social determinants of health. His research skills include qualitative and quantitative analysis, field surveys, monitoring and evaluation, proposal development, and scientific reporting. Mr. Bihari Kuikel has authored impactful peer-reviewed publications in journals such as BMC Pediatrics, BMC Health Services Research, PLOS ONE, Dialogues in Health, and the Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal, addressing child development, antiretroviral therapy retention, COVID-19 health system response, mental health outcomes, and micronutrient interventions. In conclusion, Mr. Bihari Kuikel represents a committed epidemiologist and public health leader whose integrated expertise in research, policy, and community practice contributes meaningfully to strengthening health outcomes in Nepal and similar low-resource settings.
Featured Publications
Effect of a playful parenting programme on early childhood development and care outcomes of young children in vulnerable communities: Findings from a quasi-experimental study. (2024). BMC Pediatrics.
Multilevel determinants of antiretroviral therapy initiation and retention in the test-and-treat era of Nepal: A qualitative study. (2024). BMC Health Services Research.
A critical analysis of health system in Nepal: Perspectives based on COVID-19 response. (2023). Dialogues in Health.
Prevalence and factors associated with depression, anxiety and stress symptoms among construction workers in Nepal. (2023). PLOS ONE.
Predictors of multiple micronutrient powder intake adherence among children aged 6–23 months in Rasuwa District, Nepal: A cross-sectional study. (2020). Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal.