Delighted to release the latest edition of our annual report! Read it to learn about our projects, partnerships, research, publications, media, and more! ☀️ 🦋 bnmtnepal.org.np/wp-content/u...

Our guests, Dr. Shelby O'Connor and Dr. David O'Connor, recently visited TB Shield project sites in Nepalgunj, met with hostel health workers, demonstrated air sampling devices & interacted with various stakeholders to discuss the project.

It was a pleasure to host Dr. Shelby O'Connor and Dr. David O'Connor from University of Wisconsin in BNMT Nepal under our new TB Shield project. We had a productive discussion about our work and were inspired to learn about their air sampling research in the U.S. and beyond.

शुभ दिपावली २०८२ काे अवसरमा हार्दिक मंगलमय शुभकामना व्यक्त गर्दछाैँ।🙏✨ Happy Deepawali to everyone celebrating!🎆 #tihar #tihar2025 #tiharvibes #Deepavali2025

TB continues to disproportionately affect poor and vulnerable populations; it persists due to limited funding, attention, and advocacy. 🔊Listen to this podcast by Policy Entrepreneurs, Inc. , featuring Buddha Basnyat on infectious diseases in Nepal, focusing on TB. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nM3...

Delighted to welcome Mr. Abhinav Dube, CRITIC Project Manager & Mr. Lok Raj Joshi, Technical Consultant from The Union to Rupandehi Cluster Office, @bnmtnepal.bsky.social for field monitoring! We had a fruitful engagement to review progress, strengthen implementation & optimize impact.

Many people with TB experience #depression, #stigma, and #guilt , often fearing to share their diagnosis, even with family. These challenges worsen social, economic, and health outcomes. #MentalHealth care must be integrated into all TB services. #worldmentalhealthday2025 #EndTB

Honored to welcome the new Chair of BNMT UK, Jeff Mecaskey at @bnmtnepal.bsky.social . Our meeting was insightful and productive, with meaningful discussions on ongoing work and a brainstorming session on future collaborations and funding opportunities.

Congratulations to Hon. Sushila Karki on her appointment as Nepal's 1st woman Prime Minister!🎉🎇 Following her pioneering role as the 1st woman Chief Justice, this historic moment inspires many! We wish her wisdom & strength in leading the nation forward! Pic: @ronbupdates.bsky.social

Our heartfelt condolences on the tragic loss of lives during the GenZ protest against corruption. This grief is shared by families and people across Nepal, and we hope the nation finds strength in this difficult time.🙏 #nepal #NepalGenZProtest

Let’s talk about S-E-X! Today is World #SexualHealth Day. If you choose to have sex: 💞 Ensure it is consensual 💞 Have fun 💞 Be safe Learn more 👉 bit.ly/45OMvZb

📢The recently released first ever National Tuberculosis Patient Cost Survey in Nepal 2024 showed that over half (51%) of TB-affected households experienced catastrophic costs due to the disease.🗣️ 👉 Read full report: nepalntp.gov.np/wp-content/u...

Delighted to welcome Lok Raj Joshi, Technical Consultant, International Union Against TB and Lung Disease (The Union) to BNMT! We had insightful discussions on CRITIC study, a multi-country initiative funded by The Union, to evaluate @who.int algorithm for patient-centered scale-up of 3HP in Nepal.

We extend deepest condolences to our colleague Kuber Shrestha on the loss of his beloved father, Uttar Kumar Shrestha. Wishing strength and comfort to the family in their time of grief.🙏

Our Outreach Worker Asutosh Srivastav from The Global Fund UNDP Nepal funded National TB Project has been recognized by Marchawari Rural Municipality, Rupandehi, for his significant contribution in increasing TB case notifications over the last few years! Congratulations!!🎉🎖️🥳

हरितालिका तीजको उपलक्ष्यमा हार्दिक मंगलमय शुभकामना 🙏☀️ Happy Teej to everyone celebrating! 🧡❤️💚💙 #TeejSpecial2025 #happyvibes2025 #celebration #femalemembers Thanks to our all provincial/cluster team for the beautiful pictures!

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Manju Lata Guvaju, beloved mother of our Executive Board Treasurer, Heem S. Shakya. Our heartfelt condolences to him and his family. May her soul rest in peace. 🙏

Join 'The Multiple Syndemics of Tuberculosis Symposium' to know about how TB interacts with other diseases, its impact on families, and how TB screening and care must adapt to help affected individuals survive and thrive during and after the disease. Register at: forms.office.com/r/2NenfJRJ8R

Wonderful to discuss TB with our friends from Int'l Union against TB and Lung disease today! Dr Rakesh PS, Dr Shibu Balakrishnan & Dr. Abhimanyu Singh are in Nepal as technical partners for the Global Fund. Their expertise & collaboration are invaluable in strengthening our shared fight against TB.

Delighted to welcome Stefan Stojanovik, Senior Fund Portfolio Manager from the Global Fund at BNMT Nepal. We had a fruitful exchange on Global Fund priorities for TB care & prevention & how our project can help advance them. Thanks to our Executive board for your support!

Young people possess the vision, energy, and creativity to address global challenges but face structural barriers to leading change. This #InternationalYouthDay, let's support youth-led solutions for the #SDGs and beyond, starting in our own communities. 💪🎯 #IYD2025

Review and Planning meeting for the ACCELERATE project funded by Leo Foundation through University of Melbourne, is underway with active participation from @who.int Nepal representatives, government officials, project partners from Lalgadh & Shining Hospitals, Co-PI, and the BNMT Nepal project team.

Preventing TB, One Step at a Time! As of July 2025, 100 people with latent TB have started 3HP treatment in Chitwan and Pyuthan districts under the 'Prevent TB to End TB' project funded by Rotary International and BNMT UK. 💊 Shorter. Safer. Smarter. #3HP #EndTB #TBFreeNepal #LatentTB #HealthForAll

The FAST (Finding, Actively Separating, and Treating) strategy orientation was held in Palpa district of Lumbini province under the National TB project, funded by The Global Fund through UNDP Nepal. A FAST implementation corner has been set up at United Mission Hospital in Palpa.

Fantastic news @bnmtnepal.bsky.social and very well done and deserved Bhola! I look forward to celebrating together!

📢Join the webinar to learn how women are transforming TB research, policy, and community engagement, and their vital role in tackling tuberculosis! Register below 👇 Hosted by @ghs.bsky.social @bhekisisa.org @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social

Congratulations to our colleague Bhola Rai on adding another hat — graduating with a Master of Public Administration (Management) from Tribhuvan University, and with flying colors! 🎓👏 Bhola serves as M&E Officer in the The Global Fund UNDP Nepal funded National TB Project.

Funded by The Global Fund UNDP Nepal, our Outreach Workers reached households in Ratada community, Kalikot district, Karnali province for sputum sample collection as part of TB case finding under National TB project; bringing essential services closer to the community. #EndTB

Publication Alert! 📢 Read our new paper on #epilepsy to explore its psychosocial impacts, connections to sexual and reproductive health and rights, effects on relationships, and the need for a robust psychosocial support system. 🎯 sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @rstmh.bsky.social

On this Naag Panchami, 29th July, tune in to your local FM stations for a special interactive episode of Jivan Sandesh, focused on raising awareness about snakebite prevention. #RotaryInternational #RotaryClubofKathmanduMidTown #Nepal #snakebiteprevention #nepal

Thank you to our friend Sarah J. Dunstan from The University of Melbourne and friends for your incredible 21K run to support people with TB and their families in Nepal. Your compassion inspires us! 🙏 #EndTB #RunForACause 👇 #fightingtuberculosis

Renowned nun and singer Ani Choying Drolma advocates for snakebite awareness and prevention. Watch her call to action in this short but powerful clip👇 #RotaryClubofKathmanduMidTown #RotaryInternational #WWFNepal #snakebite #AwarenessMatters #nepal #snakebiteawareness www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0-f...

Training local health workers in Kalikot district of Nepal on active case finding, sputum courier system, contact tracing & TB preventive therapy under the #GlobalFund #UNDPNepal funded TB project. Strengthening the fight to #EndTB!

Congratulations to Sarah Dunstan (& Diane) for completing Run Melbourne half marathon this morning!🌟 And huge thanks to all our generous friends who donated to support Run for Recovery. 👏 👏 🥇

This July 13th, Sarah Dunstan from University of Melbourne @thedohertyinst.bsky.social is running 21K in Run Melbourne Half Marathon to raise funds for food support for people with TB & their families in Nepal. Support her mission! Donate here:👇 #DonateNow www.gofundme.com/f/running-fo...

Our deepest condolences to our colleague, Sr HR Manager Rajesh Parajuli and his family on the passing of their beloved father Mr Om Bahadur Parajuli. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult situation. May the departed soul find peace!🙏

Our talented colleague, Shamman Japrel, District Project Coordinator for Kalikot district under #GlobalFund #UNDPNepal project delighted everyone at the All-Staff Meeting in #Lumbini with a beautiful local folk song! Kudos to Shamman!👏👏👇 www.facebook.com/reel/7328911...

A big round of applause for our amazing #GlobalFund project Karnali province team on winning the poster presentation at the All Staff Meeting 2025! Your talent and teamwork shone through brilliantly. 🌟Congratulations!👏👏 #UNDPNepal

Many congratulations to our colleagues, Bivechana Pandey and Dipendra Panday on being recognized as Best Employees of the Year at the All-Staff Meeting 2025! Cheers to you both!👏👏

And just like that, we conclude an incredible All-Staff Meeting! 💥 A day of learning, laughter, field insights, and renewed purpose. Thank you every one for making it meaningful. Here’s to moving forward together - stronger than ever! 🙌#TeamMeet #StrongerTogether

And we have a winner of the photo competition!📷🤳 Huge cheers for DPC Madhav Khanal from Global Fund Project - whose photo captured hearts and moments in the best way! Thanks to everyone who shared their amazing shots! #PhotoCompetition #TeamMeet #CapturedWithHeart

The highly anticipated, Photo Competition is ON! 📸 Delighted to see so many vibrant action shots capturing the spirit of our work—each one telling its own powerful story. Winner will be chosen through voting!🤩 #TeamMeet #PhotoCompetition #MomentsThatMatter

Next, our dedicated field supervisors, Naresh Kumar Thakur & Srijana Kumari Yadav take the mic—sharing what it’s like on the ground, supporting communities and overcoming challenges in TB care. Their voices bring vital perspective to our work. 👣📍 #FieldVoices #TeamMeet #EndTB

Now comes a powerful session: Voices from the Community! 💬 Our #TBChampions - TB survivors turned advocates - Anju Kumari Tharu & Krishna Chandra Sanjyal share their stories of resilience, hope, and the impact they have created in the community. 💪🌟 #VoicesFromTheCommunity

Diving into the open discussion session - 🗣️a space for questions, ideas, reflections—even concerns. It’s all about listening, learning, and growing together as one team. #TeamMeet #TogetherWeRise

One thumbprint, one voice!👍 Exciting that our tree of commitment is taking shape with so many thumbs=promises coming together. Yes, we stand united for TB prevention and care! ☝️🧡💚#WallOfVoices #TeamMeet #endTB

Up next—Wall of Voices! Our Participatory Wall is buzzing with ideas! Great to see team members discussing and sharing insights, experiences, and priorities in a creative and meaningful way! 🤩💬 #TeamMeet #VoicesInAction

A lively round of poster presentations is underway! 📌 Each project team is showcasing their work—explaining key results, challenges and lessons. Great to see curious questions, thoughtful answers, and peer learning live! 👥🤝 #TeamMeet #LearningTogether

Our National Program Coordinator, Gyanendra Shrestha on the stage highlighting the incredible achievements we’ve made and our ambitions ahead. A moment of pride and renewed #Motivation for all of us! 🚀👏 #TeamMeet

Starting our first session with energy! 💥 Our Chair, Mahesh Sharma dives into the #GlobalFund architecture, its funding modality and other implementation arrangements. A powerful start to an inspiring day! #TeamMeet #UNDPNepal