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Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · 20d

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.

Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · 26d

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

Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · 26d

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

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WHO @who.int · Sep 4

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

Illustration with the text: “If you choose to have sex: Ensure it is consensual, Have fun, Be safe.” The image shows peaches, a hand holding a condom, a thumbs-up, floating hearts, and a person with long hair in a pink shirt smiling with arms crossed.

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Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Jun 20

Excited to share that our work supported by IMPACT TB project in Nepal and Vietnam has been influential in updated ‪@who.int guidelines for TB patient cost surveys.
🔗 iris.who.int/bitstream/ha...

🎯Seven of our publications contributed to the evidence for this update (Thread 👇)

Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Tuberculosis Health Economics

People with tuberculosis, both while seeking a diagnosis for their symptoms and after TB is confirmed, often incur a heavy economic burden. Although diagnosis and treatment of TB is provided free by t...

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Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Sep 4

BNMT's baseline work during IMPACT TB & TB REACH projects @stoptb.bsky.social showed high prevalence and intensity of catastrophic costs for Nepali people with TB & that simple interventions to improve access to TB diagnosis and care can significantly reduce catastrophic costs.

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Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Sep 4

⚠️The findings of the National Tuberculosis Patient Costs Survey 2024 underscore the need for robust social protection measures to protect TB-affected households from financial hardship and the risk of poverty.

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Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Sep 4

➡️Non-medical costs, including transportation and additional food/nutritional supplements, represented the largest share of expenses (44%).
➡️Indirect costs due to lost income were also significant, accounting for 39% of the total costs faced by TB-affected households.

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Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Sep 4

📢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...

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Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Sep 2

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.

Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Aug 28

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.🙏

Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Aug 28

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!!🎉🎖️🥳

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Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Aug 25

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!

Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Aug 19

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. 🙏

Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Aug 19

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

Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Aug 14

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.

Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Aug 13

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!

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Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Aug 12

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

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Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Aug 7

The ACCELERATE Project partners with Lalgadh and Shining hospitals to boost leprosy case detection, advocate, train community health workers; and sequence large-scale bacterial DNA through CMDN in Nepal for the first time.

Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Aug 7

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.

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Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Aug 6

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

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Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Aug 6

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.

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Tom Wingfield @tomwingfield.bsky.social · Aug 1

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

Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Aug 1

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.

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Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · Aug 5

📢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

Health Policy Watch - Global health news reporting @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social · Aug 1

Join the conversation to celebrate, learn from, and amplify the voices of women transforming TB research, policy, and community engagement.

📢WEBINAR
🔍NEW IDEAS, REAL IMPACT: HOW WOMEN ARE CHANGING SA'S TB STORY
📅7 Aug 2025
⏰3:00 PM SAST

Register at: bit.ly/4lWOinK

@ghs.bsky.social @bhekisisa.org

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