Our Team

Advisory

Dr. Pushpa Lata Pandey

Co-founder & Advisor
Pushpa is a public health professional with 18 years of progressive working experience in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of women and adolescents, gender-based violence and maternal and child health. She is highly motivated to improve access to quality health care services so as to uplift the lives of women and adolescents in rural communities of Nepal. Pushpa holds a PhD in Public Health and Community Medicine from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Masters in Public Health Methodology from Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium; and a B.Sc. Nursing degree from B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal.
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Dr. Pushpa Lata Pandey

Dr. Pushpa Lata Pandey

Co-founder & Advisor

Mahendra Prasad Shrestha

Senior Advisor

Mahendra has played a significant role in shaping health-related policies, developing and expanding health institutions, and representing the Ministry of Health and Populations in various capacities. Having served as a district public health manager for over 15 years and as a Regional Health Director and Director of different Divisions and centers for more than 10 years, Mahendra’s experience in managing and coordinating large development cooperation projects is unparalleled.He has been a crucial figure in national initiatives, such as the reconstruction and rehabilitation of health facilities after the 2015 earthquake and leading COVID-19 prevention and treatment activities as the National Focal Person.

He holds a Master of Science in Public Health from the Institute of Medicine, TU, Nepal, along with a Master of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology from Tribhuvan University.

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Mahendra Prasad Shrestha

Mahendra Prasad Shrestha

Senior Advisor

Dr. Guna Raj Awasthi

Senior Advisor
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Dr. Guna Raj Awasthi

Dr. Guna Raj Awasthi

Senior Advisor

Birendra Pradhan

Partnership Advisor
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Birendra Pradhan

Birendra Pradhan

Partnership Advisor

Bijaya Bharati

Grant & Strategy Advisor
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Bijaya Bharati

Bijaya Bharati

Grant & Strategy Advisor

Leadership

Manoj Khadka

CEO & Co-Founder

With a wealth of experience and a deep-seated commitment to improving health outcomes, Manoj is truly passionate about the field of public health. He brings a unique combination of passion, expertise, and practical experience to his role as CEO and Co-founder of Smart Health Global. Whether working with government agencies, community health workers, or local non-governmental organizations, Manoj is dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovative strategies to address some of the most pressing public health challenges facing our world today.

Through his leadership and tireless efforts, Manoj is helping to transform the healthcare landscape and make a positive impact on the lives of people everywhere. Whether you’re looking for guidance, support, or just a partner in your own efforts to improve health outcomes, Manoj and Smart Health Global are here to help. Join us today and be a part of this exciting and critical mission.

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Manoj Khadka

Manoj Khadka

CEO & Co-Founder

Bishwas Bhatta

Chief Technology Officer

Bishwas is a Computer Engineer and an Erasmus Mundus scholar with 15 years of experience in developing digital solutions for various domains. His interest lies in solving real world problems using technology while keeping the users at the center of the solution. He has been pivotal in scaling two national-level digital health projects, showcasing a unique blend of technical acumen and strategic foresight in advancing health care technologies for the service of under-served communities. He has experience in developing digital interventions for various projects in Asia, Africa, Central and South America. He has frequently volunteered with organisations in different countries.

Bishwas holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Engineering from Kathmandu University, and a joint Master of Science degree in Public Sector Innovation and eGovernance from KU Leuven (Belgium), University of Munster (Germany) and TalTech (Estonia) under the prestigious Erasmus Mundus scholarship awarded by the European Union.

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Bishwas Bhatta

Bishwas Bhatta

Chief Technology Officer

Dr. Santosh Bhatt

Director, Medical Services

He believes health is a fundamental right and an equal approach in every quality health facility is mandatory for every human being. He is highly dedicated to global health community welfare. He is passionate about working for people who are financially backward. He has worked as a medical officer at Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital for 1 year and currently serving as head incharge at Gaddachauki health desk Kanchanpur.

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Dr. Santosh Bhatt

Dr. Santosh Bhatt

Director, Medical Services

Prem Baduwal

President
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Prem Baduwal

Prem Baduwal

President

Dr. Yakindra Timilsena

Director of Grant Development & Networking

Yakindra is a Food Scientist, originally from Nepal, where he initiated his career as a Food Research Officer, serving the Government of Nepal for 13 years. He pursued his Master’s degree in Food Engineering at the Asian Institute of Technology, an experience that included time in Thailand and France. In 2013, Yakindra migrated to Australia to pursue a PhD in Food Science. His career spans over two decades, marked by significant contributions to research and development organisations, academia, FMCG, NFP, and government organisations with over 30 co-authored research articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings. Holding a graduate diploma in environmental health practice, Yakindra is dedicated to enhancing the health, well-being, and quality of lives of people in Australia and around the globe.

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Dr. Yakindra Timilsena

Dr. Yakindra Timilsena

Director of Grant Development & Networking

Dr. Raju Adhikari

Director of Research Excellence

Dr. Adhiakri has over 30 years of R&D experience at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) with over 100 research publications in peer-reviewed journals and owns 28 patents (H index 40, citation > 9900). He is one of the co-inventors of Elast-Eon TM and NovoSorb and Synthetic Heart Valve biomedical platform technologies and an inventor of sprayable biodegradable polymer technology (TranspiratiOnal). He is an Adjunct Associate Professor, STEM Hub, RMIT University, and is a Global Research director of the Emotional Well-being Institute, Geneva.

He serves on the Board of the Eastern Volunteer (ev), Victoria Multicultural Commission (VMC), and Ethnic Community Council of Victoria Emerging Community (EECV), Victoria.

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Dr. Raju Adhikari

Dr. Raju Adhikari

Director of Research Excellence

Mayur Sharma

Epidemiologist
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Mayur Sharma

Mayur Sharma

Epidemiologist

Dr. Sunil Daha

Director, Continued Medical Education
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Dr. Sunil Daha

Dr. Sunil Daha

Director, Continued Medical Education

Project Management

Rajan Kumar Thapa

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Rajan Kumar Thapa

Rajan Kumar Thapa

Birendra Sawad

Admin & Finance Manager

Birendra is active, hardworking, and self-motivated with learning desires and patience who believe in running after excellence rather than success. He has always been enthusiastic about learning new ideas that can change the life of common people. He has completed his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with specialization in Finance from Pokhara University and is pursuing an MBA from the School of Management Tribhuvan University, Nepal. His personal goal is to make a difference in the health and economic status of poor communities.

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Birendra Sawad

Birendra Sawad

Admin & Finance Manager

Yamuna Dhakal

Impact Lead

Yamuna is a compassionate public health professional who believes health is a fundamental right of every human being. She possesses a strong interest in improving the health of the community by strengthening the community health system. Yamuna believes that the disparities in health care among the rural societies can be improved by delivering accessible, affordable, and equitable health care services using advanced health care technologies. She also believes that comprehensive issues in public health require a human-centred design approach to solve problems and design solutions tailored to individual needs. She has experience in implementing community health programs and working with different stakeholders.

Yamuna studied Master in Public Health from Central Queensland University, Australia and her interests include community engagement, working with cross-cultural communities, research, and digital health and innovation.

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Yamuna Dhakal

Yamuna Dhakal

Impact Lead

Dipika Khatri

Project Manager

Dipika pursued a Master’s degree in Public Health, specializing in Public Health Service Management at Pokhara University in Nepal. Her fervent dedication to research and unwavering commitment to providing public health services have consistently propelled her to success. Her diligent, ambitious, and highly dedicated approach to her work has been a driving force in her achievements.

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Dipika Khatri

Dipika Khatri

Project Manager

Samjhana Ghimire

Project Officer
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Samjhana Ghimire

Samjhana Ghimire

Project Officer

Akila Balu

Project Associate

Akila is a dedicated professional with an extensive experience in both clinical and digital health. With an undergraduate degree in dentistry, Akila acquired valuable hands-on experience in patient care and gained a deep understanding of healthcare systems. Transitioning into the role of a medical content analyst, Akila excelled in simplifying complex medical information for diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and accessibility.

Currently pursuing a Master’s in Digital Health, Akila is at the forefront of exploring how innovative technologies can enhance healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Combining a solid foundation in clinical practice with advanced digital health expertise, Akila is committed to driving meaningful advancements in health technology and improving healthcare systems.

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Akila Balu

Akila Balu

Project Associate

Salina Begam

Project Officer
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Salina Begam

Salina Begam

Project Officer

Pratima Mahata

Project Assistant
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Pratima Mahata

Pratima Mahata

Project Assistant

Aasara Shrestha

Grant and Documentation Associate
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Aasara Shrestha

Aasara Shrestha

Grant and Documentation Associate

Tele-health

Dr. Milan Malla

Head of Clinical Services
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Dr. Milan Malla

Dr. Milan Malla

Head of Clinical Services

Dr. Rakshya Parajuli

Medical Consultant - OBGYN
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Dr. Rakshya Parajuli

Dr. Rakshya Parajuli

Medical Consultant - OBGYN

Dr. Ravindra Shah

Medical Consultant - Paediatric
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Dr. Ravindra Shah

Dr. Ravindra Shah

Medical Consultant - Paediatric

Dr. Sanju Sapkota

Medical Consultant - MDGP
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Dr. Sanju Sapkota

Dr. Sanju Sapkota

Medical Consultant - MDGP

Dr. Prajwol Shrestha

Medical Consultant - Psychiatrist
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Dr. Prajwol Shrestha

Dr. Prajwol Shrestha

Medical Consultant - Psychiatrist

Dr. Sandeep Gupta

Medical Consultant - MDGP
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Dr. Sandeep Gupta

Dr. Sandeep Gupta

Medical Consultant - MDGP

Dr. Ashok Adhikari

Medical Officer
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Dr. Ashok Adhikari

Dr. Ashok Adhikari

Medical Officer

Dr. Binit Lamichhane

Medical Officer
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Dr. Binit Lamichhane

Dr. Binit Lamichhane

Medical Officer

Dr. Dipendra Jung Shahi

Medical Officer
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Dr. Dipendra Jung Shahi

Dr. Dipendra Jung Shahi

Medical Officer

Dr. Grishma Sharma

Medical Officer
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Dr. Grishma Sharma

Dr. Grishma Sharma

Medical Officer

Dr. Smriti Lama Thing

Medical Officer
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Dr. Smriti Lama Thing

Dr. Smriti Lama Thing

Medical Officer

Dr. Apsara Hamal

Medical Officer
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Dr. Apsara Hamal

Dr. Apsara Hamal

Medical Officer

Dr. Mukesh BK

Medical Officer
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Dr. Mukesh BK

Dr. Mukesh BK

Medical Officer

Dr. Ramesh Pant

Medical Officer
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Dr. Ramesh Pant

Dr. Ramesh Pant

Medical Officer

Dr. Najina Shrestha

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Dr. Najina Shrestha

Dr. Najina Shrestha

Dr. Stuti Koirala

Medical Officer
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Dr. Stuti Koirala

Dr. Stuti Koirala

Medical Officer

Dr. Saurabh Tiwari

Medical Officer
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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari

Dr. Saurabh Tiwari

Medical Officer

Dr. Apsha Shrestha

Medical Officer
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Dr. Apsha Shrestha

Dr. Apsha Shrestha

Medical Officer

Dr. Madhav Panthi

Medical Officer
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Dr. Madhav Panthi

Dr. Madhav Panthi

Medical Officer

Dr. Kamal Hamal

Medical Officer
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Dr. Kamal Hamal

Dr. Kamal Hamal

Medical Officer

Dr. Asha Shahi

Medical Officer
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Dr. Asha Shahi

Dr. Asha Shahi

Medical Officer

Dr. Ashish Neupane

Medical Officer
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Dr. Ashish Neupane

Dr. Ashish Neupane

Medical Officer

Dr. Abinash Kumar Sah

Medical Officer
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Dr. Abinash Kumar Sah

Dr. Abinash Kumar Sah

Medical Officer

Dr. Alisha Shrestha

Medical Officer
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Dr. Alisha Shrestha

Dr. Alisha Shrestha

Medical Officer

Dr. Anil Kumar Shah

Medical Officer
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Dr. Anil Kumar Shah

Dr. Anil Kumar Shah

Medical Officer

Dr. Ashal Timalsina

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Dr. Ashal Timalsina

Dr. Ashal Timalsina

Dr. Ashmita Pandey

Medical Officer
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Dr. Ashmita Pandey

Dr. Ashmita Pandey

Medical Officer

Dr. Bipin Subedi

Medical Officer
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Dr. Bipin Subedi

Dr. Bipin Subedi

Medical Officer

Dr. Dhiraj Kumar Das

Medical Officer
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar Das

Dr. Dhiraj Kumar Das

Medical Officer

Dr. Kiran Shahi

Medical Officer
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Dr. Kiran Shahi

Dr. Kiran Shahi

Medical Officer

Dr. Pragya Rai

Medical Officer
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Dr. Pragya Rai

Dr. Pragya Rai

Medical Officer

Dr. Prashant KC

Medical Officer
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Dr. Prashant KC

Dr. Prashant KC

Medical Officer

Dr. Ramita Nath Yogi

Medical Officer
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Dr. Ramita Nath Yogi

Dr. Ramita Nath Yogi

Medical Officer

Dr. Shrijan Shrestha

Medical Officer
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Dr. Shrijan Shrestha

Dr. Shrijan Shrestha

Medical Officer

Dr. Umesh Shrestha

Medical Officer
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Dr. Umesh Shrestha

Dr. Umesh Shrestha

Medical Officer

Dr. Som Raj Awasti

Medical Officer- Telehealth

He is Dr. Som Raj Awasthi, an MBBS graduate from Patan Academy of Health Sciences with extensive experience in medical practice and leadership. As a Medical Officer and Medical Superintendent at District Hospital Darchula, he has excelled in diagnosing and treating various conditions while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams. His experience includes contributing to community health initiatives and conducting numerous free health camps, demonstrating my commitment to improving healthcare access. He is  dedicated to ongoing professional development and delivering high-quality patient care.

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Dr. Som Raj Awasti

Dr. Som Raj Awasti

Medical Officer- Telehealth

Research

Mahesh B Mahara

Research Manager

Mahesh is a dedicated Research Manager at Smart Health Global with a strong academic background in public health. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health (BPH) from Pokhara University and a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) from Parul University, Gujarat, India. Alongside his role at Smart Health Global, Mahesh serves as an Assistant Professor at Amity College (affiliated with Pokhara University).

With a prolific research portfolio, Mahesh has conducted over 30 studies, encompassing descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational, outbreak investigation, and case-control research. Notably, 10 of these studies have been published in esteemed international peer-reviewed journals. His primary areas of interest include nutrition, maternal and child health (MCH), infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

Mahesh is also passionate about digital health and innovation, continually exploring new ways to integrate technology into healthcare solutions to improve outcomes and accessibility.

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Mahesh B Mahara

Mahesh B Mahara

Research Manager

Anish Dhodari

Research Associate
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Anish Dhodari

Anish Dhodari

Research Associate

Technology

Madhav Budhathoki

Technical Lead
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Madhav Budhathoki

Madhav Budhathoki

Technical Lead

Hari Krishna Shrestha

Sr. Software Developer

Hari Krishna Shrestha is a Software Developer at Smart Health Global and is a key member of our team. With 5+ years of experience in web application development, he brings a unique combination of technical expertise and passion for innovation to our organization. He is an energetic and collaborative team player with a strong ability to learn new technologies and implement innovative ideas quickly. As a full-stack web developer, he is dedicated to delivering high-quality web applications that meet the needs of our clients.

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Hari Krishna Shrestha

Hari Krishna Shrestha

Sr. Software Developer

Dhirendra Baduwal

Software Developer

Dhirendra is a web developer with years of experience in designing and developing innovative websites for various well-recognized companies. He is passionate about working with the team and honed his analytical thinking and collaboration skills. He learns new things every day with the various resource available around him and can easily be accompanied by various scenarios. Dhirendra holds a BSc in Computer Science with honors in Software Engineering.

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Dhirendra Baduwal

Dhirendra Baduwal

Software Developer

Board

Lekhnath Panthi

Board Member

Lekhanath Panthi is a dedicated professional with a decade of experience in Nepal’s Public and non-government Health sector. Having served as a health assistant, trainer and public health worker in various districts, Mr. Panthi is well-versed in child health, nutrition, and Nepal’s health management information system.

In 2015, Mr Panthi moved to Australia to pursue a Master’s degree in public health nutrition, which he completed with distinction in 2017. Mr Panthi is an accomplished academic and has also contributed to the field with published papers on health insurance, diabetes, obesity and community-level public health interventions. Adding to his accomplishments, he is also a registered nurse in Australia.

Lekhanath Panthi’s journey exemplifies a deep commitment to public health, showcasing his expertise and determination to impact communities in Nepal and beyond positively.

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Lekhnath Panthi

Lekhnath Panthi

Board Member

Sunita Subedi

Board Member

Sunita is a passionate professional from the enchanting city of Pokhara, Nepal, dedicated to making a positive impact on community well-being. Sunita holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health from Pokhara University, Nepal and a Master of Social Work from the prestigious Australian Catholic University in Brisbane, Australia. Currently based in Brisbane, she works as a Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator at Wesley Mission Queensland and as a Youth Worker with Mercy Community, where she actively engages in healthcare, social work, and community activities to make a difference. Excited to join Smart Health Global, Sunita brings unwavering enthusiasm and a strong determination to excel. Her varied experiences fuel her passion, driving her to embrace challenges and contribute her best to Smart Health Global’s collective efforts.

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Sunita Subedi

Sunita Subedi

Board Member