Birat Nepal Medical Trust
@bnmtnepal.bsky.social
Birat Nepal Medical Trust (BNMT Nepal) is a Nepalese non-governmental organization dedicated towards the improved health and well-being of Nepalese people.
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www.x.com/BiratNepal
www.youtube.com/@BNMTNepal
Today, on the #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience we celebrate all the brilliant minds breaking barriers and driving progress through dedication & leadership!
Support.✊ Encourage.👏 Empower. 👊
The future of #Science needs women and girls!🧡
#womeninmaledominatedfields
Support.✊ Encourage.👏 Empower. 👊
The future of #Science needs women and girls!🧡
#womeninmaledominatedfields
February 11, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Today, on the #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience we celebrate all the brilliant minds breaking barriers and driving progress through dedication & leadership!
Support.✊ Encourage.👏 Empower. 👊
The future of #Science needs women and girls!🧡
#womeninmaledominatedfields
Support.✊ Encourage.👏 Empower. 👊
The future of #Science needs women and girls!🧡
#womeninmaledominatedfields
Pleased to welcome Dr. Kenza Bennani & team from
@who.int Nepal ! We shared insights from our TB programs and discussed how these can support evidence-informed policies and community health.
Grateful for her commitment to catalytic support as we advance toward #EndTB goals together🙌
@who.int Nepal ! We shared insights from our TB programs and discussed how these can support evidence-informed policies and community health.
Grateful for her commitment to catalytic support as we advance toward #EndTB goals together🙌
February 11, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Protecting frontline health workers helps protect the communities they serve. Early TB screening supports safe service delivery!
Mantoux testing conducted for health workers & FCHVs at Meghauli HP & Khairahani Nagar Hospital under 'Prevent TB to End TB' project funded by Rotary International!
Mantoux testing conducted for health workers & FCHVs at Meghauli HP & Khairahani Nagar Hospital under 'Prevent TB to End TB' project funded by Rotary International!
February 4, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Protecting frontline health workers helps protect the communities they serve. Early TB screening supports safe service delivery!
Mantoux testing conducted for health workers & FCHVs at Meghauli HP & Khairahani Nagar Hospital under 'Prevent TB to End TB' project funded by Rotary International!
Mantoux testing conducted for health workers & FCHVs at Meghauli HP & Khairahani Nagar Hospital under 'Prevent TB to End TB' project funded by Rotary International!
@theunion.org delegates included:
Prof Dr Guy Marks, President
Dr Cassandra Kelly-Cirino, Executive Director
Dr Rakesh PS, Deputy Director
Dr Kavindhran Velen, Chief Scientific Officer
Dr Bharati Kalottee, Director, #CRITIC Project
Let's End TB together!
#ICMRDELHI #gatesfoundation
Prof Dr Guy Marks, President
Dr Cassandra Kelly-Cirino, Executive Director
Dr Rakesh PS, Deputy Director
Dr Kavindhran Velen, Chief Scientific Officer
Dr Bharati Kalottee, Director, #CRITIC Project
Let's End TB together!
#ICMRDELHI #gatesfoundation
February 3, 2026 at 5:49 AM
@theunion.org delegates included:
Prof Dr Guy Marks, President
Dr Cassandra Kelly-Cirino, Executive Director
Dr Rakesh PS, Deputy Director
Dr Kavindhran Velen, Chief Scientific Officer
Dr Bharati Kalottee, Director, #CRITIC Project
Let's End TB together!
#ICMRDELHI #gatesfoundation
Prof Dr Guy Marks, President
Dr Cassandra Kelly-Cirino, Executive Director
Dr Rakesh PS, Deputy Director
Dr Kavindhran Velen, Chief Scientific Officer
Dr Bharati Kalottee, Director, #CRITIC Project
Let's End TB together!
#ICMRDELHI #gatesfoundation
TB elimination depends on research and interventions that reflect community realities.
We were pleased to welcome delegates from @theunion.org to @bnmtnepal.bsky.social ! Our discussions focused on strengthening collaboration and advancing evidence-informed approaches to TB prevention.
We were pleased to welcome delegates from @theunion.org to @bnmtnepal.bsky.social ! Our discussions focused on strengthening collaboration and advancing evidence-informed approaches to TB prevention.
February 3, 2026 at 5:49 AM
TB elimination depends on research and interventions that reflect community realities.
We were pleased to welcome delegates from @theunion.org to @bnmtnepal.bsky.social ! Our discussions focused on strengthening collaboration and advancing evidence-informed approaches to TB prevention.
We were pleased to welcome delegates from @theunion.org to @bnmtnepal.bsky.social ! Our discussions focused on strengthening collaboration and advancing evidence-informed approaches to TB prevention.
Preparing FCHVs ahead of the AI X-ray based TB ACF camp in Kapilvastu, under the The Global Fund/ UNDP Nepal funded National TB project!
Their role is key in engaging communities, building trust, and supporting access to the new screening services.
Their role is key in engaging communities, building trust, and supporting access to the new screening services.
February 2, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Preparing FCHVs ahead of the AI X-ray based TB ACF camp in Kapilvastu, under the The Global Fund/ UNDP Nepal funded National TB project!
Their role is key in engaging communities, building trust, and supporting access to the new screening services.
Their role is key in engaging communities, building trust, and supporting access to the new screening services.
Health Office Chief, Rupandehi, Uma Devi Thapa closed today’s #CRITIC project review. Thanks to all participants! Key takeaway: successful LTBI prevention needs coordinated, community-driven & people-centered approach!
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
January 29, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Health Office Chief, Rupandehi, Uma Devi Thapa closed today’s #CRITIC project review. Thanks to all participants! Key takeaway: successful LTBI prevention needs coordinated, community-driven & people-centered approach!
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
Dr. Abhimanyu Singh, Technical Advisor at
@theunion.org highlighted that both the districts & all local palikas have taken ownership of #CRITIC project, which has been instrumental in its successful implementation in Nepal. #CRITIC #Nepal
#gatesfoundation
#ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org highlighted that both the districts & all local palikas have taken ownership of #CRITIC project, which has been instrumental in its successful implementation in Nepal. #CRITIC #Nepal
#gatesfoundation
#ICMRDELHI
January 29, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Dr. Abhimanyu Singh, Technical Advisor at
@theunion.org highlighted that both the districts & all local palikas have taken ownership of #CRITIC project, which has been instrumental in its successful implementation in Nepal. #CRITIC #Nepal
#gatesfoundation
#ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org highlighted that both the districts & all local palikas have taken ownership of #CRITIC project, which has been instrumental in its successful implementation in Nepal. #CRITIC #Nepal
#gatesfoundation
#ICMRDELHI
Few People with latent TB shared their experiences of being diagnosed & completing 12-week 3HP treatment without experiencing side effects. They expressed that they would recommend the therapy to others!
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
#CRITICreview
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
#CRITICreview
January 29, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Few People with latent TB shared their experiences of being diagnosed & completing 12-week 3HP treatment without experiencing side effects. They expressed that they would recommend the therapy to others!
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
#CRITICreview
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
#CRITICreview
Samjhana Chaudhary, Vice Mayor, Ramgram Municipality, stressed that TB stigma still hinders control efforts, highlighting the need for strong community programs to raise awareness & ensure everyone can access prevention and treatment.
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
January 29, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Samjhana Chaudhary, Vice Mayor, Ramgram Municipality, stressed that TB stigma still hinders control efforts, highlighting the need for strong community programs to raise awareness & ensure everyone can access prevention and treatment.
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
Dr. Maxine Caws, Senior TB Scientist @lstmnews.bsky.social
and Principal Investigator, @bnmtnepal.bsky.social , extended remarks about how the #CRITIC project is setting an example for successful community-level latent TB implementation. #CRITIC #Nepal
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
and Principal Investigator, @bnmtnepal.bsky.social , extended remarks about how the #CRITIC project is setting an example for successful community-level latent TB implementation. #CRITIC #Nepal
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
January 29, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Dr. Maxine Caws, Senior TB Scientist @lstmnews.bsky.social
and Principal Investigator, @bnmtnepal.bsky.social , extended remarks about how the #CRITIC project is setting an example for successful community-level latent TB implementation. #CRITIC #Nepal
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
and Principal Investigator, @bnmtnepal.bsky.social , extended remarks about how the #CRITIC project is setting an example for successful community-level latent TB implementation. #CRITIC #Nepal
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
Roshan Lal Chaudhary, Director, Provincial Health Directorate, Lumbini Province, thanked BNMT Nepal for its contribution in strengthening TB case finding and latent TB treatment across the province. #CRITIC #Nepal
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
January 29, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Roshan Lal Chaudhary, Director, Provincial Health Directorate, Lumbini Province, thanked BNMT Nepal for its contribution in strengthening TB case finding and latent TB treatment across the province. #CRITIC #Nepal
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
TB focal persons from Rupandehi and Nawalparasi, Tikaram Adhikari and Devaki Nandan Acharya, presented the current TB scenario in their districts, highlighting role of TB Preventive Therapy in achieving End TB targets #CRITIC #Nepal
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
January 29, 2026 at 9:36 AM
TB focal persons from Rupandehi and Nawalparasi, Tikaram Adhikari and Devaki Nandan Acharya, presented the current TB scenario in their districts, highlighting role of TB Preventive Therapy in achieving End TB targets #CRITIC #Nepal
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
Asmita Raimajhi, Data Management Officer for the #CRITIC Project, highlighted the importance of data and explained the project’s data collection approach. #CRITICreview #Nepal
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
January 29, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Asmita Raimajhi, Data Management Officer for the #CRITIC Project, highlighted the importance of data and explained the project’s data collection approach. #CRITICreview #Nepal
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
Akhilesh Jha, Project Coordinator for the #CRITIC Project, showcased achievements till Dec 2026 and shared key good practices from project implementation. #CRITICreview #Nepal
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation
#ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation
#ICMRDELHI
January 29, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Akhilesh Jha, Project Coordinator for the #CRITIC Project, showcased achievements till Dec 2026 and shared key good practices from project implementation. #CRITICreview #Nepal
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation
#ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation
#ICMRDELHI
Gyanendra Shrestha, @bnmtnepal.bsky.social 's National Program Coordinator, shares a brief overview of BNMT and its projects with the participants in the CRITIC project review.
#CRITICreview #Nepal #EndTB
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
#CRITICreview #Nepal #EndTB
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
January 29, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Gyanendra Shrestha, @bnmtnepal.bsky.social 's National Program Coordinator, shares a brief overview of BNMT and its projects with the participants in the CRITIC project review.
#CRITICreview #Nepal #EndTB
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
#CRITICreview #Nepal #EndTB
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
Standing together against the world's deadliest infectious disease!
Yes, we can Prevent TB!☀️
#CRITICreview #Nepal
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
Yes, we can Prevent TB!☀️
#CRITICreview #Nepal
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
January 29, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Standing together against the world's deadliest infectious disease!
Yes, we can Prevent TB!☀️
#CRITICreview #Nepal
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
Yes, we can Prevent TB!☀️
#CRITICreview #Nepal
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
Dr. Naveen Prakash Shah, Chief Consultant Chest Physician at the National TB Control Center, shared the history of the Latent TB program in #Nepal and provided an overview of the #CRITIC project in the review meeting.
@theunion.org
#gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org
#gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
January 29, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Dr. Naveen Prakash Shah, Chief Consultant Chest Physician at the National TB Control Center, shared the history of the Latent TB program in #Nepal and provided an overview of the #CRITIC project in the review meeting.
@theunion.org
#gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org
#gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
MC of the day, colleague Bivechana Pandey, former CRITIC Project Manager, welcomed the participants and facilitated the chairing session of distinguished government guests.
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
January 29, 2026 at 6:07 AM
MC of the day, colleague Bivechana Pandey, former CRITIC Project Manager, welcomed the participants and facilitated the chairing session of distinguished government guests.
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
Kapil Timilsena, Chief, PMER Section, Nat. TB Control Center, presenting updates on Nepal’s National TB Program, highlighting key challenges and outlining plans for the days ahead.
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
January 29, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Kapil Timilsena, Chief, PMER Section, Nat. TB Control Center, presenting updates on Nepal’s National TB Program, highlighting key challenges and outlining plans for the days ahead.
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
@theunion.org #gatesfoundation #ICMRDELHI
Mr. Raghu Dhital, Executive Director of BNMT Nepal, delivering the welcome remarks and outlining the objectives of the #CRITIC project in the review meeting.
@theunion.org #GatesFoundation #ICMRDelhi
@theunion.org #GatesFoundation #ICMRDelhi
January 29, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Mr. Raghu Dhital, Executive Director of BNMT Nepal, delivering the welcome remarks and outlining the objectives of the #CRITIC project in the review meeting.
@theunion.org #GatesFoundation #ICMRDelhi
@theunion.org #GatesFoundation #ICMRDelhi
#CRITIC Project Review Meeting is underway in Butwal, #Nepal. Govt stakeholders, local partners & project team are reviewing progress & planning next steps.
#CRITIC is a multi-country study funded by
#gatesfoundation through @theunion.org to strengthen TB prevention evidence.
#CRITIC is a multi-country study funded by
#gatesfoundation through @theunion.org to strengthen TB prevention evidence.
January 29, 2026 at 5:50 AM
#CRITIC Project Review Meeting is underway in Butwal, #Nepal. Govt stakeholders, local partners & project team are reviewing progress & planning next steps.
#CRITIC is a multi-country study funded by
#gatesfoundation through @theunion.org to strengthen TB prevention evidence.
#CRITIC is a multi-country study funded by
#gatesfoundation through @theunion.org to strengthen TB prevention evidence.
Delighted to witness the Tharu community’s vibrant culture and beautiful dance!😊 Their energy and joy inspired us and strengthened our motivation to advance TB prevention efforts! #TharuCulture #EndTB
#RotaryInternational
#Chitwan
#RotaryInternational
#Chitwan
January 28, 2026 at 6:13 AM
Delighted to witness the Tharu community’s vibrant culture and beautiful dance!😊 Their energy and joy inspired us and strengthened our motivation to advance TB prevention efforts! #TharuCulture #EndTB
#RotaryInternational
#Chitwan
#RotaryInternational
#Chitwan
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
January 28, 2026 at 6:10 AM
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
Dr. Binita Dhungel from EDCD Nepal closed the meeting emphasizing strengthening diagnosis, treatment & care, data & research, awareness promotion, and standard guidelines, while committing to incorporate the suggestions shared during the discussions.
#WHONepal @rstmh.bsky.social
#WHONepal @rstmh.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Dr. Binita Dhungel from EDCD Nepal closed the meeting emphasizing strengthening diagnosis, treatment & care, data & research, awareness promotion, and standard guidelines, while committing to incorporate the suggestions shared during the discussions.
#WHONepal @rstmh.bsky.social
#WHONepal @rstmh.bsky.social