Tuberculosis Kills 53 Per 100,000 in Nepal
Summary
Tuberculosis causes 53 deaths per 100,000 people in Nepal, with an estimated 67,000 new cases and 16,000 deaths annually. The government plans to expand the Tuberculosis-Free Nepal campaign to 256 local levels by the next fiscal year to eradicate the disease by 2050.
Key Points
- Tuberculosis causes the death of 53 per 100,000 people in Nepal annually.
- An estimated 67,000 new tuberculosis cases and 16,000 deaths are reported in Nepal each year.
- The government plans to expand the Tuberculosis-Free Nepal campaign to 256 local levels in the upcoming fiscal year.
- Treatment services are available in over 6,000 health institutions, with 92% success for drug-susceptible tuberculosis treatment.
