Nepal Observes World TB Day with Renewed Commitment to Eradicate Tuberculosis
Summary
Nepal observed World Tuberculosis Day with nationwide awareness programs, committing to end tuberculosis by 2035 and achieve a TB-free country by 2050, addressing challenges in diagnosis and treatment.
Key Points
- Nepal observed World Tuberculosis Day with the theme 'Yes! We will end tuberculosis: National Campaign, Our Contribution'.
- 42 percent of TB patients in Nepal remain outside treatment, with challenges in disease testing and diagnosis.
- In fiscal year 2081/82, 39,151 new drug-sensitive tuberculosis cases were identified, affecting men, women, and children.
- The government provides free TB treatment services across 6,241 health institutions and has expanded advanced testing and drug-resistant TB treatment centers.
