Yuba Raj Baral

Yuba Raj Baral is a Lecturer in Public Health at the University of Northampton, affiliated with the Faculty of Health, Education and Society and the School of Health Education and Society. He holds a PhD in Public Health from London Metropolitan University, an MSc from the University of Aberdeen, and an MA in Population Studies from Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

• PhD in Public Health – London Metropolitan University, UK
• MSc in Health Services and Public Health Research – University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
• MA in Population Studies – Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Dr. Baral's research spans public health domains including health promotion, maternal and child health, mental health, migration and health, and health equity. His work emphasizes qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches, particularly in low-resource and vulnerable populations.

His recent publications reveal a strong focus on occupational health among informal waste workers in Nepal and maternal healthcare access in rural settings. Themes include mental health risks, health behavior change, and health system challenges. His research combines empirical data with policy-relevant insights.

Scientific contributions include peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and technical reports. Notable collaborations involve Medecins Du Monde, Phase Nepal, and the University of Sheffield. While no formal awards are listed, his sustained scholarly output demonstrates significant impact.

Dr. Baral supervises PhD students and leads research projects related to public health surveillance and evaluation. He has extensive experience in project management and has taught modules such as Health Promotion, Epidemiology, and Project Management in Public Health. He previously served as Associate Professor and MPH Program Coordinator at MMIHS, Kathmandu.

He is actively involved in academic writing and publishing, contributing to resources on scholarly communication. His work supports capacity building in health research, particularly in Nepal and South Asia.