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Dr Shristi Singh

Research and Grants Coordinator.

Shristi Singh is a medical doctor with a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) and Research and Grants Coordinator at OUCRU Nepal

Expertise

Dr. Shristi is a medical doctor with a strong foundation in public health and clinical research. She holds an MBBS from Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital in Nepal and a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) from Mahidol University in Thailand. Her expertise spans infectious diseases, including influenza, COVID-19, pneumonia, sepsis, dengue, and Zika virus. She has significant experience in managing and contributing to multi-center adaptive platform trials, such as AD ASTRA and PLATCOV, which focus on evaluating antiviral pharmacodynamics in early symptomatic cases. Currently, she is involved in innovative research projects like DiTi, which explores the use of wearable devices and real-time AI for monitoring hospitalized patients, and a multicountry analysis of disease burden, immunogenicity, and population-level risk. Her work reflects a strong integration of digital health technologies, epidemiological analysis, and clinical trial management.

Career and achievements

As part of her career achievements, Dr. Shristi served as a Project Coordinator at the Kathmandu Institute of Child Health (KIOCH), where she led the PEN-Plus Partnership: Country Level PEN-Plus Project Initiation and Implementation in Nepal. This initiative focused on expanding access to care for severe non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among underserved populations. In addition to her leadership role, she actively contributed to various research projects under the Nepal NCDI-Poverty Commission, also based at KIOCH. Her work there emphasized childhood NCDIs and the application of Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing (TDABC) to improve health system efficiency and resource allocation. These roles highlight her commitment to advancing equitable healthcare and her expertise in project implementation and health economics.

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Forum Theatre Simulation

Analyse Tam’s choices. Step inside the story as an interactive spectator to break the chain of medical mishaps before it’s too late.

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The Ultimate Prevention: Vaccine Status

What if the volunteer leader had checked everyone’s Tetanus vaccination status before leaving for the field trip?

Vaccination Changes Everything

  • 100% Preventable: As you can see from our play, Tetanus cannot be cured easily once symptoms start and can be costly. But it is almost completely preventable with regular vaccination.
  • 10-Year Rule: Adults need a Tetanus booster shot every 10 years to maintain immunity.
  • Early booster shot: If you receive a deep or dirty cut (such as in the play, one from a rusty tool), you may need a booster if your last shot was more than 5 years ago.

When was your last Tetanus shot? Check your records today — a simple booster is the ultimate protection against unexpected accidents.

Forum Theatre Simulation

Analyse Tam’s choices. Step inside the story as an interactive spectator to break the chain of medical mishaps before it’s too late.

STORY TIMELINE PROGRESSION

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Scenario Solved at Step 5!

Life-saving intervention! Jaw stiffness (lockjaw) is a classic symptom of active Tetanus toxin. Immediate hospital admission is required to secure the airway and control muscle spasms.

What if Tam had an ultimate shield against tetanus—protecting him from rusty tools before the trip even started?

Forum Theatre Simulation

Analyse Tam’s choices. Step inside the story as an interactive spectator to break the chain of medical mishaps before it’s too late.

STORY TIMELINE PROGRESSION

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Scenario Solved at Step 4!

Good call! Healthcare providers depend on the full context. Clearly stating that an injury involved rusted metal alerts the nurse to assess Tetanus exposure immediately.

What if Tam had an ultimate shield against tetanus—protecting him from rusty tools before the trip even started?

Forum Theatre Simulation

Analyse Tam’s choices. Step inside the story as an interactive spectator to break the chain of medical mishaps before it’s too late.

STORY TIMELINE PROGRESSION

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Scenario Solved at Step 3!

Spot on! Social media content often promotes unverified advice that delays crucial medical intervention. Deep, dirty cuts always require professional evaluation within hours.

What if Tam had an ultimate shield against tetanus—protecting him from rusty tools before the trip even started?

Forum Theatre Simulation

Analyse Tam’s choices. Step inside the story as an interactive spectator to break the chain of medical mishaps before it’s too late.

STORY TIMELINE PROGRESSION

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Scenario Solved at Step 2!

Smart choice! Clostridium tetani bacteria thrive in organic material like dirt and leaves. Keeping raw plants out of deep cuts prevents pushing bacterial spores deeper into tissue.

What if Tam had an ultimate shield against tetanus—protecting him from rusty tools before the trip even started?

Forum Theatre Simulation

Analyse Tam’s choices. Step inside the story as an interactive spectator to break the chain of medical mishaps before it’s too late.

STORY TIMELINE PROGRESSION

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Scenario Solved at Step 1!

Great call! By stopping work with high-risk, corroded tools, you removed the physical source of Tetanus exposure entirely before an injury could even happen.

What if Tam had an ultimate shield against tetanus—protecting him from rusty tools before the trip even started?

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