Only 77 percent of PLHIV within reach of treatment in Nepal
Summary
Only 77 percent of estimated People Living with HIV in Nepal are on antiretroviral treatment, with ongoing efforts to meet global HIV targets by 2030.
Key Points
- Only 77 percent of People Living with HIV in Nepal are receiving antiretroviral treatment by the end of 2024.
- An estimated 1.7 individuals are confirmed to be infected with HIV daily in Nepal.
- In 2024, about 614 people are newly infected and 569 die due to AIDS in Nepal.
- The government provides free antiretroviral treatment through 96 centres across 64 districts to combat HIV/AIDS.
