Tara Ballav Adhikari, PhD
@tbadhikari.bsky.social
Public Health Researcher at Aarhus University(@au.dk), Denmark | Posts #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #NCDs #Epidemiology #COPD #LungHealth, and occasionally #Nepal #Politics #Cricket & #Football
Nepal🇳🇵🔄 Denmark🇩🇰
Nepal🇳🇵🔄 Denmark🇩🇰
📚Publication update!
A #checklist for translating and adapting #questionnaires in #healthcare #research: insights from a #Delphi method approach.
📝study proposes a structured, consensus-based framework for culturally appropriate questionnaire translation and adaptation.
doi.org/10.1186/s411...
A #checklist for translating and adapting #questionnaires in #healthcare #research: insights from a #Delphi method approach.
📝study proposes a structured, consensus-based framework for culturally appropriate questionnaire translation and adaptation.
doi.org/10.1186/s411...
November 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
📚Publication update!
A #checklist for translating and adapting #questionnaires in #healthcare #research: insights from a #Delphi method approach.
📝study proposes a structured, consensus-based framework for culturally appropriate questionnaire translation and adaptation.
doi.org/10.1186/s411...
A #checklist for translating and adapting #questionnaires in #healthcare #research: insights from a #Delphi method approach.
📝study proposes a structured, consensus-based framework for culturally appropriate questionnaire translation and adaptation.
doi.org/10.1186/s411...
At iClimate Aarhus University annual meeting, I spoke about the human face of #ClimateChange. It is already shaping how we live, breathe, & feel. By 2050, the effects on #health will be even more profound. The question we must ask is whether health becomes the casualty or the compass of that shift.
October 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
At iClimate Aarhus University annual meeting, I spoke about the human face of #ClimateChange. It is already shaping how we live, breathe, & feel. By 2050, the effects on #health will be even more profound. The question we must ask is whether health becomes the casualty or the compass of that shift.
Two new @who.int #GARD publications call for urgent global action on chronic respiratory diseases, affecting nearly 500 million people. They outline evidence and priorities to strengthen care, improve air quality, and ensure equitable access to treatment worldwide. #CRDs #LungHealth #CleanAir 🚭
October 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Two new @who.int #GARD publications call for urgent global action on chronic respiratory diseases, affecting nearly 500 million people. They outline evidence and priorities to strengthen care, improve air quality, and ensure equitable access to treatment worldwide. #CRDs #LungHealth #CleanAir 🚭
For next few days… at #ERS2025 in Amsterdam.
Yesterday, I presented on community-based approach for #COPD prevention & management in LMICs with a focus on #Nepal. My next talk: #UHC: ensuring #equity of access in respiratory health, Wed, 11:15-12:00 CEST, Studio.
At congress? lets catch-up.
Yesterday, I presented on community-based approach for #COPD prevention & management in LMICs with a focus on #Nepal. My next talk: #UHC: ensuring #equity of access in respiratory health, Wed, 11:15-12:00 CEST, Studio.
At congress? lets catch-up.
September 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Reposted by Tara Ballav Adhikari, PhD
This week, we launched a call with @europeanlung.bsky.social to protect science & public health – a key topic of discussion at #ERSCongress 💬
ERS Advocacy Council Chair Prof. Barbara Hoffmann explains how to join the discussions in Amsterdam 👇
More from Barbara: www.ersnet.org/congress-and...
ERS Advocacy Council Chair Prof. Barbara Hoffmann explains how to join the discussions in Amsterdam 👇
More from Barbara: www.ersnet.org/congress-and...
September 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
This week, we launched a call with @europeanlung.bsky.social to protect science & public health – a key topic of discussion at #ERSCongress 💬
ERS Advocacy Council Chair Prof. Barbara Hoffmann explains how to join the discussions in Amsterdam 👇
More from Barbara: www.ersnet.org/congress-and...
ERS Advocacy Council Chair Prof. Barbara Hoffmann explains how to join the discussions in Amsterdam 👇
More from Barbara: www.ersnet.org/congress-and...
🚨 From deadly heatwaves in Japan to flash floods in India, Asia is facing a climate emergency. Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, intense, and deadly.
This is not the future. It is happening now!!! bbc.com/news/article...
#climatechange #climatecrisis #health #emergency
This is not the future. It is happening now!!! bbc.com/news/article...
#climatechange #climatecrisis #health #emergency
Extreme weather sweeps across Asia
While torrential rains pound China, sweltering heat has enveloped places like Japan and South Korea.
bbc.com
August 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🚨 From deadly heatwaves in Japan to flash floods in India, Asia is facing a climate emergency. Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, intense, and deadly.
This is not the future. It is happening now!!! bbc.com/news/article...
#climatechange #climatecrisis #health #emergency
This is not the future. It is happening now!!! bbc.com/news/article...
#climatechange #climatecrisis #health #emergency
📢 We are looking for #Consultant to support the development of a #Disaster-Responsive Package of Essential #NCD Interventions (PEN-D) in #Nepal.
If you are available, meet the requirements, & are interested, please apply:
🔗 www.jobsnepal.com/consultant-d...
If you are available, meet the requirements, & are interested, please apply:
🔗 www.jobsnepal.com/consultant-d...
April 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
📢 We are looking for #Consultant to support the development of a #Disaster-Responsive Package of Essential #NCD Interventions (PEN-D) in #Nepal.
If you are available, meet the requirements, & are interested, please apply:
🔗 www.jobsnepal.com/consultant-d...
If you are available, meet the requirements, & are interested, please apply:
🔗 www.jobsnepal.com/consultant-d...
Reposted by Tara Ballav Adhikari, PhD
🌍 Our team from Global Health at Aarhus University is at the 4th Global NCD Alliance Forum in Kigali!
Engaging with global partners to advance NCD prevention & health equity. Looking forward to learning, sharing, and collaborating!
#NCDs #GlobalHealth #NCDA2025 #AarhusUniversity
Engaging with global partners to advance NCD prevention & health equity. Looking forward to learning, sharing, and collaborating!
#NCDs #GlobalHealth #NCDA2025 #AarhusUniversity
February 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🌍 Our team from Global Health at Aarhus University is at the 4th Global NCD Alliance Forum in Kigali!
Engaging with global partners to advance NCD prevention & health equity. Looking forward to learning, sharing, and collaborating!
#NCDs #GlobalHealth #NCDA2025 #AarhusUniversity
Engaging with global partners to advance NCD prevention & health equity. Looking forward to learning, sharing, and collaborating!
#NCDs #GlobalHealth #NCDA2025 #AarhusUniversity
What does it take to accelerate actions on #NCDs? Looking forward to exploring this & more at 4th Global NCD Alliance Forum in #Kigali! Engaging discussions, meaningful collaborations, and (of course) some great Rwandan coffee await. ☕ Who else is here? Let’s connect! #NCDAF2025
February 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
What does it take to accelerate actions on #NCDs? Looking forward to exploring this & more at 4th Global NCD Alliance Forum in #Kigali! Engaging discussions, meaningful collaborations, and (of course) some great Rwandan coffee await. ☕ Who else is here? Let’s connect! #NCDAF2025
🎉 𝐌𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: As 2024 draws to a close, I reflect it as a year marked by a year of 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀, & 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 with incredible people around the world who are equally passionate about improving #𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵. #YearInReview
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Tara Ballav Adhikari, PhD on LinkedIn: 🎉 𝐌𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐀 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟…
🎉 𝐌𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐀 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🔄
As 2024 draws to a…
www.linkedin.com
December 30, 2024 at 10:33 PM
🎉 𝐌𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: As 2024 draws to a close, I reflect it as a year marked by a year of 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀, & 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 with incredible people around the world who are equally passionate about improving #𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵. #YearInReview
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
On #WorldCOPDDay, let us confront a harsh reality: #COPD causes 3.2M deaths yearly, with 90% in low- & middle-income countries. Air pollution, smoking, and lack of healthcare access make it worse. Together, we can fight for cleaner air, stronger healthcare systems, and healthier lungs. 🌬️🫁
November 19, 2024 at 3:22 PM
On #WorldCOPDDay, let us confront a harsh reality: #COPD causes 3.2M deaths yearly, with 90% in low- & middle-income countries. Air pollution, smoking, and lack of healthcare access make it worse. Together, we can fight for cleaner air, stronger healthcare systems, and healthier lungs. 🌬️🫁
#AirPollution 🌫️ in South Asian cities is worsening yearly, demanding urgent multi-sectoral action. Clean energy, sustainable urban planning, & stronger policies are critical solutions, as we highlighted in our recent IJMR editorial ➡️ ijmr.org.in/addressing-a... 🌍🫁
#SouthAsia #India #Paksitan #Nepal
#SouthAsia #India #Paksitan #Nepal
Addressing air pollution in India: Innovative strategies for sustainable solutions - Indian Journal of Medical Research
[article]
ijmr.org.in
November 18, 2024 at 12:15 PM
#AirPollution 🌫️ in South Asian cities is worsening yearly, demanding urgent multi-sectoral action. Clean energy, sustainable urban planning, & stronger policies are critical solutions, as we highlighted in our recent IJMR editorial ➡️ ijmr.org.in/addressing-a... 🌍🫁
#SouthAsia #India #Paksitan #Nepal
#SouthAsia #India #Paksitan #Nepal
Reposted by Tara Ballav Adhikari, PhD
Several PhD opportunities available for Oct 2025 related to #OneHealth #PlanetaryHealth #HealthInequalities & #GlobalHealth in @uofgsbohvm.bsky.social availabile through the College Future Programme. 3.5 yrs & £17.5research budget.
Details 🔽 - Please share
www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvl...
Details 🔽 - Please share
www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvl...
University of Glasgow - Colleges - College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences - MVLS Graduate School - PhD Research Opportunities - College Futures PhD ProgrammeSearch iconClose menu iconMenu icon...
www.gla.ac.uk
November 14, 2024 at 8:50 AM
Several PhD opportunities available for Oct 2025 related to #OneHealth #PlanetaryHealth #HealthInequalities & #GlobalHealth in @uofgsbohvm.bsky.social availabile through the College Future Programme. 3.5 yrs & £17.5research budget.
Details 🔽 - Please share
www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvl...
Details 🔽 - Please share
www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvl...
Reposted by Tara Ballav Adhikari, PhD
I've started compiling a starter pack of researchers and advocates working in public health and health promotion. Its not complete and I can add to it, so would love if you could pop any recommendations for anyone else below!
go.bsky.app/RhTFdxd
go.bsky.app/RhTFdxd
November 7, 2024 at 7:06 AM
I've started compiling a starter pack of researchers and advocates working in public health and health promotion. Its not complete and I can add to it, so would love if you could pop any recommendations for anyone else below!
go.bsky.app/RhTFdxd
go.bsky.app/RhTFdxd
Reposted by Tara Ballav Adhikari, PhD
November 11, 2024 at 1:36 AM
Reposted by Tara Ballav Adhikari, PhD
Our new publication continuing vital discourse on decolonising #globalhealth propose 10 foci for action for earlycareer researchers. We call for more candid & compassionate conversations,to build an international decolonial network, representing diversity. gh.bmj.com/content/8/11...
November 29, 2023 at 11:29 AM
Our new publication continuing vital discourse on decolonising #globalhealth propose 10 foci for action for earlycareer researchers. We call for more candid & compassionate conversations,to build an international decolonial network, representing diversity. gh.bmj.com/content/8/11...
Reposted by Tara Ballav Adhikari, PhD
November 12, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Reposted by Tara Ballav Adhikari, PhD
To all the global health nerds joining @bsky.app, here are some welcome gifts 🎁
A compilation of over 400 amazing books on global health!
communities.springernature.com/posts/if-you...
A compilation of over 400 amazing books on global health!
communities.springernature.com/posts/if-you...
If you had to read one book on global health...
If there is 1 book that you would like all global health students to read, it would be.....? Here is an impressive list of over 400 books generated by this question on Twitter!
communities.springernature.com
November 11, 2024 at 9:42 PM
To all the global health nerds joining @bsky.app, here are some welcome gifts 🎁
A compilation of over 400 amazing books on global health!
communities.springernature.com/posts/if-you...
A compilation of over 400 amazing books on global health!
communities.springernature.com/posts/if-you...
Here is a quick Q&A about me and my work on #GlobalHealth at @aarhusuni.bsky.social 🇩🇰🇳🇵🌏📖
Read more➡️ shorturl.at/zG6MU
Read more➡️ shorturl.at/zG6MU
June 28, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Here is a quick Q&A about me and my work on #GlobalHealth at @aarhusuni.bsky.social 🇩🇰🇳🇵🌏📖
Read more➡️ shorturl.at/zG6MU
Read more➡️ shorturl.at/zG6MU
Check out our latest publication in the BMJ, where we presented the #TwinModel implemented by center for #GlobalHealth at Aarhus University which aims to challenge the conventional flow of knowledge, innovation, and intervention.
Link to publication: doi.org/10.1136/bmj....
Link to publication: doi.org/10.1136/bmj....
March 1, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Check out our latest publication in the BMJ, where we presented the #TwinModel implemented by center for #GlobalHealth at Aarhus University which aims to challenge the conventional flow of knowledge, innovation, and intervention.
Link to publication: doi.org/10.1136/bmj....
Link to publication: doi.org/10.1136/bmj....
Check out our newest study analysing 444 trials involving 20098 participants to explore effect of various #exercise types on #functionalcapacity & #bodyweight among individuals with #hypertension, #type2diabetes, #CVDs when added to usual care
bmcsportsscimedrehabil.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
bmcsportsscimedrehabil.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
February 7, 2024 at 11:29 AM
Check out our newest study analysing 444 trials involving 20098 participants to explore effect of various #exercise types on #functionalcapacity & #bodyweight among individuals with #hypertension, #type2diabetes, #CVDs when added to usual care
bmcsportsscimedrehabil.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
bmcsportsscimedrehabil.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Fresh off the press!!!
Delighted to write an editorial for a leading Respiratory Health journal, addressing vital health issues faced by textile workers in low and middle-income countries.
Read more: bit.ly/3GQ18kL
#occupationalhealth #GlobalHealth #textileworkes
Delighted to write an editorial for a leading Respiratory Health journal, addressing vital health issues faced by textile workers in low and middle-income countries.
Read more: bit.ly/3GQ18kL
#occupationalhealth #GlobalHealth #textileworkes
January 19, 2024 at 5:12 AM
Fresh off the press!!!
Delighted to write an editorial for a leading Respiratory Health journal, addressing vital health issues faced by textile workers in low and middle-income countries.
Read more: bit.ly/3GQ18kL
#occupationalhealth #GlobalHealth #textileworkes
Delighted to write an editorial for a leading Respiratory Health journal, addressing vital health issues faced by textile workers in low and middle-income countries.
Read more: bit.ly/3GQ18kL
#occupationalhealth #GlobalHealth #textileworkes
Reposted by Tara Ballav Adhikari, PhD
🚨 Berkeley Earth's 2023 Global Temperature Report is now available.
2023 was by far the hottest year since direct observations began.
2023 was 1.54 ± 0.06 °C (2.77 ± 0.11 °F) above our 1850-1900 average, the first year above 1.5 °C (2.7 °F).
berkeleyearth.org/global-tempe...
🧵
2023 was by far the hottest year since direct observations began.
2023 was 1.54 ± 0.06 °C (2.77 ± 0.11 °F) above our 1850-1900 average, the first year above 1.5 °C (2.7 °F).
berkeleyearth.org/global-tempe...
🧵
January 12, 2024 at 6:02 PM
🚨 Berkeley Earth's 2023 Global Temperature Report is now available.
2023 was by far the hottest year since direct observations began.
2023 was 1.54 ± 0.06 °C (2.77 ± 0.11 °F) above our 1850-1900 average, the first year above 1.5 °C (2.7 °F).
berkeleyearth.org/global-tempe...
🧵
2023 was by far the hottest year since direct observations began.
2023 was 1.54 ± 0.06 °C (2.77 ± 0.11 °F) above our 1850-1900 average, the first year above 1.5 °C (2.7 °F).
berkeleyearth.org/global-tempe...
🧵
Reposted by Tara Ballav Adhikari, PhD
new report from @NASEM_Health assesses the effects of #SocialMedia on #AdolescentHealth and provides recommendations addressing platform design and accountability, digital media literacy, harassment and abuse, and facilitating research. ow.ly/8JRk50QgNnK
December 13, 2023 at 8:02 PM
new report from @NASEM_Health assesses the effects of #SocialMedia on #AdolescentHealth and provides recommendations addressing platform design and accountability, digital media literacy, harassment and abuse, and facilitating research. ow.ly/8JRk50QgNnK