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## 🧬 **व्यक्तिगत पृष्ठभूमि**

डा. नवराज सुब्बाको जन्म वि.सं. २०१८ साल असोज १५ गते ताप्लेजुङ जिल्लाको आठराई त्रिवेणी गाउँपालिका, हाङपाङमा भएको हो। उनका पिता आइतराज सुब्बा र माता नरमाया सुब्बा हुन्। उनले वि.सं. २०३९ सालमा चञ्चला श्रेष्ठसँग विवाह गरे, र उनीहरूका दुई छोराहरू—कौशलराज र निश्चलराज सुब्बा—छन्। हाल उनी विराटनगर, नेपालमा स्थायी बसोबास गर्दै आएका छन्।

## 🎓 **शैक्षिक योग्यता**

डा. सुब्बाले त्रिभुवन विश्वविद्यालयबाट विभिन्न विषयहरूमा उच्च शिक्षा हासिल गरेका छन्:

* **Ph.D.**: स्वास्थ्य मनोविज्ञान (Health Psychology)

* **MPH**: जनस्वास्थ्य (Public Health)

* **MA**: नेपाली साहित्य (Nepali Literature)

* **BA**: नेपाली र संस्कृति (Nepali and Culture)

* **Certificate**: सामान्य चिकित्सा (General Medicine)

उनीले अनुसन्धान पद्धति, जनसंख्या अध्ययन, संस्कृति, समाजशास्त्र, र मानवशास्त्रमा पनि तालिम प्राप्त गरेका छन्।

## 🏥 **पेशागत अनुभव**

डा. सुब्बाले नेपाल सरकारको स्वास्थ्य तथा जनसंख्या मन्त्रालयमा तीन दशकभन्दा बढी समय सेवा गरेका छन्। उनका प्रमुख जिम्मेवारीहरूमा निम्न समावेश छन्:

* **स्वास्थ्य सेवा व्यवस्थापन**: मोरङ, झापा, खोटाङ, संखुवासभा, र ताप्लेजुङ जिल्लाहरूमा जनस्वास्थ्य कार्यालयहरूमा वरिष्ठ प्रशासकको रूपमा कार्य।

* **रोग प्रकोप व्यवस्थापन**: हेपाटाइटिस, कालाजार, बर्ड फ्लु, र महामारी इन्फ्लुएन्जा जस्ता रोगहरूको नियन्त्रणमा सक्रिय भूमिका।

* **मातृ तथा शिशु स्वास्थ्य सुधार**: मोरङ जिल्लामा संस्थागत सुत्केरी सेवा प्रवर्द्धन र नवजात मृत्यु दर घटाउने कार्यक्रमहरू सञ्चालन।

* **शरणार्थी स्वास्थ्य सहायता**: UNHCR र AMDA सँग सहकार्य गरी शरणार्थीहरूमा क्षयरोग, एचआईभी, मलेरिया आदि रोगहरूको नियन्त्रणमा योगदान।

* **शिक्षा र तालिम**: पूर्वाञ्चल विश्वविद्यालयका जनस्वास्थ्य स्नातकहरूलाई अनुसन्धानमा मार्गदर्शन र तालिम प्रदान। 

## 📚 **साहित्यिक र सांस्कृतिक योगदान**

डा. सुब्बा एक बहुप्रतिभाशाली साहित्यकार हुन्, जसले कविता, निबन्ध, गीत, र अनुसन्धानात्मक लेखनमा उल्लेखनीय योगदान दिएका छन्। उनका प्रमुख कृतिहरूमा समावेश छन्:

Biography

Introduction

A Nepali writer, researcher, and thinker, Dr. Nawa Raj Subba. In addition to music albums, he has written and published articles and books. His impressive résumé includes work in music, literature, public health, and culture.

Biography

Subba was born in Hangpang, Atharai Triveni GauPalika, Taplejung, Nepal, in 1961. Dr. Subba and his wife, Chanchala Shrestha, have two children: Kaushal Raj and Nischhal Raj Subba.

Education

Ph.D. in Health Psychology from Tribhuvan University (TU)

M.P.H. (Public Health) from TU

M.A. (Nepali Literature) from TU

Additional Training: Research methodology, population studies, culture, sociology, and anthropology

Professional Experience

Dr. Subba, a Nepali writer, researcher and thinker, has over three and a half decades of experience working with Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population. He has made significant contributions to public health in practice and research. His work includes publishing public health awareness articles in Nepali newspapers and research articles in English journals.

Major Professional Accomplishments of A Nepali writer researcher and thinker

Curriculum Development & Training: supported a public mental health training programme for district public health officers organised by Jawalakhel’s Mental Hospital (2017).

Outbreak Management: Played a crucial role in controlling a Hepatitis E and A outbreak in Biratnagar (2014) and managing Nepal’s first Bird Flu (H5N1) outbreak in Jhapa (2009).

Maternal & Child Health Services: Enhanced institutional deliveries and MCH services in the Morang district, reducing the NMR from 30 in 2004 to 21 in 2006 through the MINI pilot program.

**Refugee Health Assistance:** We collaborated with UNHCR and AMDA to combat tuberculosis, HIV, malaria, and other diseases among refugees in Morang and Jhapa.

Subba participated in the peace process by managing healthcare services for the Maoist insurgent cantonment.

Health Assessments: Directed regional health assessments and operational research, contributing to scientific articles and improving public health services.

Immunisation Coverage: Pioneered micro-planning of the EPI programme in Morang and Sunsari, resulting in much higher coverage.

A Nepali writer, researcher and thinker’s Publications

Public Health

Books and Publications

Towards Immune Health (2024)

Nirogi Chalchalan (2081)

Traditional and Modern Health Care Practices and Effects on Rajbanshi (2016)

Health Seeking Behaviour of Rajbanshi in Morang, Nepal (2001)

Assessment of Health Improvement Program, Eastern Nepal (2003, Co-writer)

Janaswasthyaka Abhyas Ra Anubhav (2074, Public Health Awareness Articles)

Janaswasthya Pata, Bata Ra Anubhuti (2063, Public Health Awareness Articles)

Janaswasthyaka Sawalharu (2064, Public Health Awareness Articles)

Khotangko Swasthya (2055, District Health Profile)

Culture

Books and Studies

Tungdunge Mundhum Samiksya (2076)

Tungdunge Mundhum Review (2020)

Kirat Limbu Sanskriti Manavsastriya Bivechana (2077, 2080)

Kirat Limbu Culture, Anthropological Investigation (2023)

Tungdunge Mundhum: Kirat Akhyan, Ek Adhyayan (2080)

Phyang Samba Bamsawali (2081)

The Genealogy of Phyang Samba (2024)

Literature and Arts

Anthologies of Poems

Jiwan Mero Sabdakoshma (2063)

Bich Batoma Byujhera (2065)

Yatra Adha Satabdiko (2068)

Chitkar (2069) – Short Poems

Life in My Dictionary (2020)

Jokhanama Vartaman (2078)

Self-Reflection at the Moment (2022)

Akash Ra Atma Bichko Samvad (2081)

Dialogue between the Sky and the Self (2025)

Collections of Lyrics

Sahidlai Salam (2058)

Salute to the Martyrs (2025)

Man Ra Mato (2073)

Essays

Manko Majheri (2064)

Samayako Swad (2070)

The Mind Canvas (2021)

Sikkaka Dubai Pata (2079)

Both Sides of Coins (2022)

Research Insights by A Nepali writer, researcher and thinker

Insights into Public Health Research

Shamanism and Poetry for Healing

The study delves into how metaphors in shamanism and poetry serve as therapeutic tools for promoting mental and emotional well-being. (World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024). Read More.

National Health Insurance in Nepal

Analyses the progress and challenges of Nepal’s health insurance programme (IJISRT, 2024). Explore Here.

COVID-19 and Nepal’s Federal Health System

Examines the pandemic’s impact and its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. (WJARR, 2024). Learn More.

Healthcare Waste Management

Focuses on waste handling practices in Biratnagar’s health facilities (WJARR, 2021). Details here.

Health Needs of Communities in Nepal

Aging Populations

This highlights the unmet healthcare needs of Nepal’s senior citizens. (WJARR, 2021). Read More.

Hepatitis Outbreak in Biratnagar

The article details strategies to manage the hepatitis outbreak in 2015. (Science Journal of Public Health, 2015). Explore Here.

Traditional Maternal Health Practices

Investigates cultural practices among the Rajbanshi for maternal and child healthcare (AJHR, 2015).

Rajbanshi Health and Social Insights

Postpartum Depression in Rajbanshi Mothers

investigates how mothers’ mental health is affected by the habits of spouses, including drinking and smoking. (AJHR, 2015).

Transition in Childbirth Practices

This study evaluates the transition from traditional to modern delivery methods in Rajbanshi culture. (Journal of Nobel Medical College, 2014).

Demographic Health Assessment

The study employs advanced sampling techniques to examine public health indicators in the Morang district. (Nepal Medical College Journal, 2007).

A Nepali writer, researcher and thinker’s explorations in Cultural and Linguistic Studies

Kirat and Limbu Cultural Narratives

The work delves into traditional beliefs and their significance in contemporary culture. (Global Journal of Research in Humanities & Cultural Studies, 2022).

Language Evolution in Nepal

This paper provides a critical review of how Nepal’s linguistic heritage has shaped identities. (GJRHCS, 2022).

Kirat Ancestry and the Subba Surname

This study explores the relationship between the Subba surname and the Kirat legacy. (IARJHSS, 2021).

Complex Identities of Kirat, Rai, and Limbu

Investigates the ethnic complexities within these communities (IARJHSS, 2021).

Mythological and Historical Linkages

Homonyms Bridging Limbu and Dhimal

The study delves into the linguistic and cultural connections symbolised by Tungdunge and Dhangdhange. (IARJHSS, 2021).

Kirat Mythology and Hindu Scriptures

The narratives of Lepmuhang Mundhum are correlated with those of the Matsya Purana. (JGLTEP, 2019).

Sen and Samba Dynasties through Mundhum

It reveals historical connections rooted in oral traditions. (IARJHSS, 2022).

Modern Linguistic Innovations in Kirat Studies

Evolution of Kirat Languages

The evolution of Kirat languages traces linguistic shifts from ancient times to modern voices. (IJISRT, 2024).

Kirat Identity Across Time and Space

The study delves into the dynamic negotiation of Kirat identities. (JETIR, 2023).

Music Albums

Music Albums and Collections

Patriotic Songs

Deshko Maya (देशको माया), 2010

Hami Pahile Nepali (हामी पहिले नेपाली), 2013

Modern Songs

Amulya Jiwan (अमूल्य जीवन), 2012

Bahar Sanga (बहारसंग), 2016

Folk Songs

Himalaima Hiun (हिमालैमा हिउँ), 2014

Ghazals

Lukeko Rahar (लुकेको रहर), 2011

Video Albums

Pratibimba (प्रतिविम्व), Series 1–4

Awards

Nepal Vidhya Bhushan ‘Ka’– 2015 (2073 VS)

First prize won in First Online Webcam World Poem Competition- 2008 (2064 VS)

The Gorkhadacchinbahu medal was awarded in 1991 (2047 VS).

Babar Sing Thapa Memorial Prize 2008 (2064 VS)

Mohan Regmi smriti Banni Puraskar 2006 (2063 VS)

Byathith Kavya Banita Puraskar- 2013 (2070 VS)

Jayandra Prasai Smriti Sahitya Sanman- 2008 (2064 VS)

Udayananda Muktinath Aryal Sangeet Pratibha Puraskar- 2011 (2068 VS)

Bhadra Ghale Ghamansing Sahitya-Kala Prize 2014 (2071 VS)

Nawaranga Sahitya Sanman, Jhapa, 2007 (2063 VS)

Krishna Prasad – Khagendra Kumari Bhandari Sahitya-Kala Samman – 2018 (2075).

Ganga Bhadrashila Smriti Puraskar Gargashree Sanman- 2016 (2073 VS)

Hongkong Nepali Federation Felicitation, 2013 (2069 VS)

Lekhnath Pustakalaya Sanman- 2012 (2069 VS)

Pallav Sahitya Sanman- 2009 (2066 VS)

Nateswar Nrityakala Pratisthan Sanman- 2006 (2063 VS)

Natyeshore Sanman, 2006 (2063 VS).

Dirgha Rana Samundra Bam Samman, 2013

Felicitation by Sparsha Nepal 2011 (2068 VS)

Felicitated by Kirat Yakthung Chumlung Morang Nepal 2011 (2068)

Felicitation by Biratnagar Metropolitan city 2010 (2067 VS)

Felicitation by Hangpang Sewa Samaj Kathmandu 2007 (2064 VS)

Felicitated Birateshwar Briddhashram, Biratnagar 2013 (2070 VS)

Felicitated by Pathari-Sanischare Municipality, Nepal 2018 (2075)

Dr. Nawa Raj Subba, a Nepali writer, researcher and thinker, has received great acclaim and recognition for his broad body of work in Nepal and beyond. His works in music, literature, culture, and public health continue to inspire people.