In the communities we work with, conversations about TB prevention are growing stronger.

People like the 3HP preventive treatment because it takes only 12 weeks, making it feel manageable & easier to complete.
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Rotarians & @bnmtnepal.bsky.social team were warmly welcomed by Ward Chair, HF incharge, FCHVs, mothers group & locals at Ratnagar ward office & during comm/home visits in Belsi village! Grateful for hospitality; inspired by local ownership & enthusiasm for TB prevention! #BNMTUK

Closing the workshop, Dr. Bhuwan Poudel, Director, NTCC expressed appreciation for the progress made under the Prevent TB to END TB project and emphasized continued partnership, coordination, and shared responsibility in the fight against TB.
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Closing the program: Naresh Babu Shrestha, Chief, Health Office, Pyuthan, extended remarks, reaffirming the district’s commitment to strengthening TB prevention and care, & emphasizing continued collaboration to advance the Prevent TB to END TB initiative.
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Santosh Timelsina, DOTS Focal Person, Public Health Office Chitwan, noted progress in initiating TBPT recording and reporting and emphasized ongoing efforts to streamline and strengthen age-wise data management.
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Lokraj Joshi, Consultant @theunion.org for BNMT's consortium project, 'CRITIC', expressed queries around data management, emphasizing the importance of data quality, timely reporting, and effective use of data to strengthen TB program implementation.
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Krishna Gopal Chaudhary, Provincial Health Director, Lumbini (Dang) and TB Focal Person, shared his query about the availability of trained AI X-ray experts to support AI X-ray camps and ensure their effective implementation. #ENDTB
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Dr. Sujita Gautam Bartaula, Khaireni Nagar Hospital, shared positive reflections on the 3HP program and emphasized the need to expand its coverage to reach more people at risk of TB. #RotaryInternational #BNMTUK #ENDTB

Dr. Sashank Singh, Ratnanagar Bakular Hospital, used a vivid comparison noting that TB infection risk in the community can feel as immediate & serious as well-recognized risk of snakebite, underlining importance of scaling up TB preventive efforts alongside routine care.
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Bhanu Shankar Poudel, TB Focal Person, Madi, Chitwan, highlighted strong community demand for TB preventive therapy and emphasized the need to expand the program beyond household contacts, to reach a wider at-risk population.
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Female Community Health Volunteers from Chitwan shared their on-the-ground experiences with TB preventive therapy, highlighting their role in community awareness, patient follow-up, adherence support, and building trust to strengthen TB prevention efforts.
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Pitambar Panta, DOTS Focal Person, Khaireni, Chitwan, reflected on implementing 3HP at the service-delivery level, sharing insights on treatment adherence, follow-up, and how the regimen supports effective TB prevention in routine practice.
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Milan (name changed), a person with latent TB enrolled in 3HP, shared his personal experience with TB preventive therapy, reflecting on its acceptability and the reassurance it provides in preventing TB and protecting family and community health.
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Hima (name changed), a person with Latent TB enrolled in 3HP, shared her experience and expressed a positive attitude toward the Prevent TB to END TB program, highlighting the importance of TB preventive therapy.
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Jaya Ram Duwadi, TB Focal Person, Public Health Office Chitwan, shared updates on National TB Program implementation in the district and highlighted the progress and key achievements of the Prevent TB to END TB project in Chitwan.
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Parash Rana, TB Focal Person for Prevent TB to END TB from Rotary Club of Kathmandu Midtown, commended BNMT’s progress and achievements under the project and acknowledged the crucial role of FCHVs in strengthening community-based TB prevention efforts. #EndTB #BNMTUK

Raghu Dhital, Exe. Director, outlined BNMT's long journey serving Nepal; from patients carried in bamboo baskets to drones for medical sample transport. He shared our achievements, strides made in TB control & commitment to strengthening TB elimination efforts in Nepal.
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Dr. Naveen Prakash Shah, Chief Consultant, National TB Control Center, shared insights on Nepal’s TB burden and National TB Program strategies, including TB preventive therapy.
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Mr. Narendra Kumar Jha, Director, PHD Hetauda, emphasized that the 3HP program is pivotal in defining the future of TB treatment in Nepal. #EndtB
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Welcoming the participants, Mr. Nirmal Ghimire, Public Health Chief, Public Health Office #Chitwan, highlighted the objectives of the Prevent TB to END TB project.
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Happening Now: 👇
The Review & Planning Workshop of the Prevent TB to End TB project, funded by #RotaryInternational and #BNMTUK, bringing Rotarian partners with government stakeholders and project team together to review progress and plan stronger, smarter TB prevention ahead.

On #WorldTBDay2025, a #TBAwareness & nutrition support program was held in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City, engaging TB survivors & at-risk communities. Special thanks to #SabitriBasnyatFundForTB #BNMTUK for supporting this initiative!
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