Dr. Abhiyan Gautam is a Senior Health Administrator at the Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal. Dr. Gautam has dedicated his career to advancing child health and immunization services across the nation. With extensive expertise in health governance, policy formulation, and epidemiological surveillance, he has played a pivotal role in shaping Nepal’s immunization landscape and public health strategies.
Professional Experience:
- Led and coordinated nationwide implementation of the Measles-Rubella (MR) Campaign, Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) Campaign, and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Campaign in Nepal.
- Conducted outbreak investigations and coordinated Outbreak Response Immunization (ORI) activities for measles outbreaks in different districts of Nepal.
- Provided technical leadership and program management support for strengthening routine immunization and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance systems.
- Played a key role in planning, implementation, monitoring, supervision, and evaluation of national immunization programs and supplementary immunization activities.
- Coordinated with government agencies, development partners, provincial and local health authorities for effective immunization service delivery and outbreak response activities.
- Supported capacity building of health workers and immunization focal persons on vaccine management, surveillance, microplanning, and immunization service quality improvement.
- During the tenure of Dr. Abhiyan Gautam, Nepal achieved the highest-ever vaccination coverage for all antigens as reported by WHO/UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage (WUENIC).
