Only 77pc of people living with HIV in Nepal are on treatment
Summary
Only 77 percent of people living with HIV in Nepal are receiving antiretroviral treatment as the country aims to meet the global 95–95–95 HIV targets by 2030. The government provides free ARV services across multiple districts to combat HIV/AIDS.
Key Points
- Nepal has an estimated 34,337 HIV cases by the end of 2024 with a national adult prevalence rate of 0.13 percent.
- Only 77 percent of people living with HIV in Nepal are currently receiving antiretroviral (ARV) treatment.
- The government provides free ARV treatment through 96 ART centers across 64 districts.
- Nepal aims to meet the global 95–95–95 targets by 2030 for HIV status awareness, treatment access, and viral suppression.
