TEDxBPKIHS

Speakers

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• Dr. Balwinder Singh

  Public health Expert

  Dr. Balwinder Singh is a public health expert with 25+ years of experience, currently serving at the WHO Country Office in Nepal. A medical doctor with master’s degrees in public health and public administration, he is an alumnus of Foundation Mérieux and the University of Geneva’s ADVAC program. At WHO, he leads Nepal’s Immunization Preventable Diseases programme, focusing on surveillance, system strengthening, and outbreak response. His expertise includes new vaccine introduction, polio eradication, routine immunization, vaccine safety, and health emergencies. He recently guided the nationwide HPV vaccine rollout, reaching 1.4M adolescent girls, and strengthened Nepal’s VPD surveillance network. His career spans India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Nepal, with contributions to missions in DPR Korea, Indonesia, France, and Geneva. Widely respected for combining field experience with policy insight, he advances health equity and protects vulnerable populations across the region.

• Ranju Yadav

  Mithila Painting Artist

  Ranju Yadav, a vibrant soul born in 1986, whose life is an enchanting canvas filled with the rich hues of Mithila art. Renowned as a prominent Mithila Painting Artist in Nepal, Ranju is not just an artist; she is a storyteller who brings life to her creations.

• Sweta Rajpal

  Hematopathologist

  Dr. Sweta Rajpal is a hematopathologist, currently serving as Associate Professor at the Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, one of South Asia’s premier cancer hospitals. She obtained an MD in Pathology and a DM in Hematopathology, followed by a Fellowship in Molecular Hemaoto-oncology. She is proficient in diagnosis of hematological malignancies using peripheral blood and bone marrow morphology, flow cytometric immunophenotyping, and molecular diagnostics, with a strong focus on pediatric and adult leukemia. With profound contributions in cutting-edge research and publications as well as training the future generation of doctors in evolving advancements in oncology, Dr. Sweta’s story exemplifies impactful innovation and relentless dedication in the field of in cancer research.

• Zehra Naqvi

  Communications Strategist and Diplomat

  Zehra Naqvi is an accomplished communications strategist and U.S. diplomat with expertise in public diplomacy, media relations, and professional development. Trained at the University of Pennsylvania and American University, Washington College of Law, and sharpened by her background as a New Yorker and attorney, she advises leaders with precision and insight. Passionate about unlocking leadership potential, changing perceptions, and accelerating careers, Zehra empowers professionals to take control and make their own power moves. Her practical guidance in leadership growth, communication, and workplace strategy drives transformation and measurable success. A natural storyteller and avid traveler, she inspires entrepreneurs, changemakers, and advocates worldwide to elevate leadership, navigate challenges, and seize opportunities with confidence and clarity.