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Birat Nepal Medical Trust
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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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@theunion.org Dr Nimalan Arinaminpathy from @who.int showing that by addressing social determinants of TB, we could achieve 80% incidence reduction in just 9 years! 😯Without addressing social determinants, not in our lifetime!! #WCLH2025 #unionconf #EndTB
November 19, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Live from the #UnionConference #WCLH2025 @theunion.org !
John Green, author of 'Everything is Tuberculosis', at the opening session, giving the keynote address.
November 19, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Glad to share that our study article by Swastika Shrestha et al. based on project BREAKING the stigma has been featured by Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters Journal. Have a read and share within your networks!😃👇
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#evidencematters #cervicalcancer #hpv #selfcare #srhr #evidencematters | Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters
🌍 World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day – 17 Nov 2025 In the fight to eliminate Cervical Cancer, #EvidenceMatters. Cervical cancer is preventable yet still causes ~2,000 deaths annually among Nepali...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Catch @bnmtnepal.bsky.social at the Union Conference in Copenhagen! Our colleagues Anchal Thapa, Raghu Dhital, and Max Caws will be presenting various studies at the conference!
See you there!😀

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November 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Humbled to receive appreciation letter from the Honorable Health Minister of Koshi Province, Til Kumar Menyangbo Limbu, during the Provincial Annual Review Workshop, acknowledging BNMT Nepal’s long-standing contribution to health projects in the province.🌟
November 17, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Honored to receive appreciation from the Nawalparasi and Dhanusha Health Offices! Huge kudos to our dedicated teams for their outstanding efforts in these districts. 🙌🌟
#CRITICProject @theunion.org
#NatTBProject #GlobalFund #UNDPNepal
#ACCELERATE @unimelb.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Catch our colleague Anchal Thapa Magar at #ISPOR2025 on 12 Nov! She’ll present her poster on “What is the cost of preventing tuberculosis? A cost-effectiveness analysis of household contact tracing with TB Preventive Therapy in rural & urban Nepal.” Don’t miss it!
November 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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...
November 4, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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.
October 28, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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.
October 28, 2025 at 6:02 AM
शुभ दिपावली २०८२ काे अवसरमा हार्दिक मंगलमय शुभकामना व्यक्त गर्दछाैँ।🙏✨
Happy Deepawali to everyone celebrating!🎆
#tihar #tihar2025 #tiharvibes #Deepavali2025
October 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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.
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Dr Buddha Basnyat on Poor Man’s Disease: The Persistent Challenge of Tuberculosis in Nepal
YouTube video by Policy Entrepreneurs Inc.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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.
October 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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
October 10, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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.
September 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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
September 13, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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
September 13, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Reposted by Birat Nepal Medical Trust
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
September 4, 2025 at 8:53 AM
📢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...
September 4, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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.
September 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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.🙏
August 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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!!🎉🎖️🥳
August 28, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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!
August 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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. 🙏
August 19, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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
August 19, 2025 at 4:41 AM