Mala Chalise has her expertise in maternal and child health, health systems, and knowledge management. She is passionate about advancing equitable care. She combines implementation science, community engagement, and rigorous evaluation to address disparities in maternal and newborn care. With extensive experience across hospitals, NGOs, and academia, Mala’s work emphasizes stakeholder responsiveness and actionable insights. Her research and field-based observations promote respectful maternity care, newborn survival, and health system equity, driving sustainable improvements in maternal and child health in Nepal and global health settings