Krishna Prasad Acharya

@dls.gov.np

Department of Livestock Services (DLS)
Department of Livestock Services (DLS)

Krishna Prasad Acharya

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Animal Science and Zoology, Epidemiology
114

Scopus Publications

2352

Scholar Citations

26

Scholar h-index

46

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Marginalized Populations: Prevalence and Risk Factors Among the Bantar Community of Sunsari, Nepal
    MK Mahato, J Gautam, N Bharati, D Niroula, KP Acharya, TR Gompo, ...
    Public Health Challenges 5 (2), e70275 , 2026
    2026
  • Postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection on ophthalmic diseases: a binational cohort study
    JM Yang, H Lee, J Park, M Kim, HS Sa, JY Lee, KR Sung, F Branda, ...
    British Journal of Ophthalmology , 2026
    2026
  • Strengthening pandemic preparedness for H5N1 threats in Southeast Asia: a national pandemic toolbox for Nepal
    D Shrestha, K Subedi, Y Shah, SP Dumre, P Joshi, SB Pun, KP Acharya, ...
    Infectious Diseases , 2026
    2026
  • Intradermal immunisation against rabies in animals
    F Branda
    The Veterinary Record 198 (10), 443-444 , 2026
    2026
  • The hidden dimension of tuberculosis: non-human primate reservoirs and One Health strategies
    Y Shah, KP Acharya, S Paudel, SP Dumre, K Pandey, L Khanal, AK Singh, ...
    The Lancet Global Health , 2026
    2026
  • Global, regional, and national burden of meningitis, its risk factors, and aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
    SB Sirota, RG Bender, RMV Dominguez, A Vongpradith, A Movo, ...
    The Lancet Neurology 25 (5), 451-468 , 2026
    2026
  • Elimination is not eradication: lessons from Nepal and global challenges in measles control
    KP Acharya, G Ceccarelli, F Scarpa, M Ciccozzi, Y Shah, SP Dumre, ...
    American Journal of Infection Control , 2026
    2026
  • Evolutionary blind spots: how systematic barriers obscure effective antimicrobial options
    F Branda, D Shrestha, K Subedi, KP Acharya, Y Shah, SB Pun
    The Lancet Microbe , 2026
    2026
  • Designing out rabies: a conceptual urban planning framework for dog-mediated rabies control in informal settlements
    G Ceccarelli, F Branda, C Ceccarelli, KP Acharya, MM Ahmed, F Scarpa, ...
    Pathogens and Global Health, 1-12 , 2026
    2026
  • A call for urgent action to protect wild yak in the Himalayan regions
    KP Acharya, S Phuyal, BR Lamichhane
    Global Ecology and Conservation 66, e04075 , 2026
    2026
  • Global burden of lower respiratory infections and aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
    SB Sirota, RG Bender, RMV Dominguez, A Movo, LR Swetschinski, ...
    The Lancet infectious diseases 26 (4), 343-361 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 26
  • Nipah virus: a regional threat south Asia keeps underestimating
    Y Shah, SP Dumre, P Joshi, SB Pun, KP Acharya, F Branda
    Lancet (London, England), S0140-6736 (26) 00450-2 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Climate Change, Ecosystem Disruption, and Disease Emergence in the Himalayas and One Health Perspective
    S Pantha, S Jyoti, KP Acharya, S Pandit, D Subedi
    Next Research , 2026
    2026
  • From vaccination success to new outbreaks: reassessing Japanese encephalitis control in Nepal
    KP Acharya, F Branda, S Phuyal, M Ciccozzi, F Scarpa, H Kandu, ...
    The Lancet Microbe , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Improving AMR reporting in low-and middle-income countries: a public health priority
    KP Acharya, S Phuyal, K Pandey, SB Pun, B Adhikari
    Annals of Medicine and Surgery, 10.1097 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Why did rabies control fail in low-income and middle-income countries?
    KP Acharya, S Phuyal, RT Wilson, N Acharya, SB Pun, K Pandey
    The Lancet Microbe , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 8
  • Zoonotic risks arising from the exotic pet trade
    KP Acharya, S Phuyal, RT Wilson, SB Pun, RP Parajuli, K Pandey
    The Veterinary Record 197 (11), 463-464 , 2025
    2025
  • Correction to: Rethinking the system of post-exposure prophylaxis against rabies in veterinary practice
    KP Acharya, S Phuyal, J Oh, DK Yon, F Branda
    Discover Applied Sciences 7 (12), 1437 , 2025
    2025
  • Overcoming vaccine cold chain challenges in Nepal's animal health sector: innovative strategies for effective immunisation
    KP Acharya, S Phuyal, BS Lopes
    Vaccine 67, 127857 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Zoonotic diseases in low and middle-income countries (LMICs): Economic burden, challenges, strategies, and future directions
    S Pantha, D Subedi, S Jyoti, SP Shrestha, TR Ghimire, KP Acharya
    Animals and Zoonoses , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Antimicrobial resistance in Nepal
    KP Acharya, RT Wilson
    Frontiers in medicine 6, 105 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 243
  • One-health approach: A best possible way to control rabies
    KP Acharya, N Acharya, S Phuyal, M Upadhyaya, S Lasee
    One Health 10, 100161 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 198
  • Access to and equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccine in low-income countries
    KP Acharya, TR Ghimire, SH Subramanya
    npj Vaccines 6 (1), 54 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 163
  • Applied research in low-income countries: why and how?
    KP Acharya, S Pathak
    Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics 4, 3 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 138
  • Rabies control in South Asia requires a One Health approach
    KP Acharya, D Subedi, RT Wilson
    One health 12, 100215 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 97
  • First outbreak of lumpy skin disease in Nepal
    KP Acharya, D Subedi
    Preventive Veterinary Medicine 102 (4), 274-283 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 87
  • Emerging technologies revolutionising disease diagnosis and monitoring in aquatic animal health
    K Bohara, P Joshi, KP Acharya, G Ramena
    Reviews in Aquaculture , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 82
  • The potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic stewardship
    SH Subramanya, DM Czyż, KP Acharya, H Humphreys
    Virusdisease 32 (2), 330-337 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 78
  • One health approach in Nepal: Scope, opportunities and challenges
    KP Acharya, S Karki, K Shrestha, K Kaphle
    One Health 8, 100101 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 77
  • Ecological and socioeconomic factors in the occurrence of rabies: a forgotten scenario
    D Subedi, D Chandran, S Subedi, KP Acharya
    Infectious Disease Reports 14 (6), 979-986 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 71
  • Nepal at the edge of sword with two edges: The COVID-19 pandemics and sustainable development goals
    T Joshi, RP Mainali, S Marasini, KP Acharya, S Adhikari
    Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 4, 100138 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 68
  • Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the scientific community
    SH Subramanya, B Lama, KP Acharya
    Qatar Medical Journal 2020 (1), 21 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 51
  • The role of waste management in control of rabies: A neglected issue
    N Wright, D Subedi, S Pantha, KP Acharya, LH Nel
    Viruses 13 (2), 225 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 40
  • Animal welfare in Nepal
    KP Acharya, N Acharya, RT Wilson
    Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 22 (4), 342-356 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 40
  • Propensity score matching for causal inference and reducing the confounding effects: statistical standard and guideline of Life Cycle Committee
    SW Lee, KP Acharya
    Life Cycle 2 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 39
  • Rabies elimination: is it feasible without considering wildlife?
    KP Acharya, R Chand, F Huettmann, TR Ghimire
    Journal of Tropical Medicine 2022 (1), 5942693 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 39
  • Combatting antimicrobial resistance in Nepal: The need for precision surveillance programmes and multi-sectoral partnership
    KP Acharya, SH Subramanya, BS Lopes
    JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance 1 (3), dlz066 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 39
  • One health: The interface between veterinary and human health
    K Shrestha, KP Acharya, S Shrestha
    International Journal of One Health 4 (47), 8-14 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 39
  • Possible Consequences of Climate Change on Survival, Productivity and Reproductive Performance, and Welfare of Himalayan Yak (Bos grunniens)
    S Sapkota, KP Acharya, R Laven, N Acharya
    Veterinary Sciences , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 36
  • Cross-sectional sero-prevalence study of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in goats of Syangja and Kaski districts of Nepal
    N Acharya, SP Poudel, KP Acharya
    VirusDisease 29 (2), 173-179 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 35