2025 UHC Day Champion
Sagun Paudel
Founder of Public Health Update, Nepal
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Through advocacy and evidence-based communication, I aim to foster meaningful dialogue on public health and promote accountable, informed decision-making across Nepal’s health system.
Sagun Paudel has been actively engaged in advancing financial protection for health through strategic policy advocacy and evidence-based communication. Through insightful blogging, he has raised awareness and fostered dialogue on equitable health financing and UHC. His contributions to evidence synthesis, dissemination, and outreach have strengthened the link between research and policy, ensuring that critical findings reach decision-makers in accessible formats.
He has developed and shared a range of policy products, including briefs, factsheets, datasets, and resources, designed to translate complex health concepts into actionable insights.
By engaging policymakers and stakeholders on contemporary public health issues, he has helped promote informed decision-making and accountability within Nepal’s health system. His efforts reflect a sustained commitment to enhancing financial risk protection and ensuring that no one faces impoverishment due to healthcare costs.
