Publications on People Living With HIV (PLHIV)

Resource | Data Sheets,
This document provides Cohort analysis for patients who started ART in 2013 (12 months), Cohort analysis for patients who started ART in 2012 (24 months) and Cohort analysis for patients who started ART in 2009 (60 months).
 
 
Resource | Fact Sheets,
In September 2015, there were 692 new HIV Ab sero-positive individuals. This was 22% higher compared to the same period last year (565). Most (94%) of the cases were still asymptomatic at the time of reporting.
 
 
Resource | Presentations,
Prequalification Team - Diagnostics Essential Medicines and Health Products 8th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis 19-22 July 2015, Vancouver
 
 
Resource | Fact Sheets,
This is a report on cumulative HIV Cases in Nepal, as of Asar 2072 (July 2015), revised and updated on November 30, 2015.
 
 
Resource | Tools,
This module aims to present participants with a theoretical basis and practical models of building effective programmes on access to care and treatment for PWIDs, using community-based outreach services for marginalized groups as a platform.
 
 
Resource | Presentations,
Eighth International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2015) Vancouver, Canada, Sunday 19 July 2015
 
 
Resource | Fact Sheets,

Background about HTC in Nepal:
- HIV Testing and Counseling service was first started in Nepal in 1995.
- HIV Testing and Counseling is the entry point for overall HIV care services. It is provided free of cost to the key populations at higher risk and general population all over the country.
- Nepal’s HIV testing and counseling services have been guided by the National Guidelines for Testing and Counseling of HIV in Nepal.

 
 
Resource | Fact Sheets,

Background about ART program in Nepal:
- ART was started in Nepal in February 2004 from Sukraraj Tropical and infectious Hospital, Teku.
- ART is available for free of cost for all eligible people living with HIV (PLHIV).
- Currently ART is available from 61 sites in 55 districts. HIV care is available from many sites including ART sites.
- National Consolidated Guideline for Treating and Preventing HIV in Nepal 2014 is the guiding document for providing HIV treatment and care in Nepal.
- CD4 count service is available from 27 sites across the country.

 
 
Resource | Guidelines,
This update summarizes experiences of countries that have already begun to implement earlier treatment approaches as part of a national policy or pilot programmes.
 
 
Resource | Publications,
The Ministry of Health’s 2014 statistics on HIV and AIDS show a slight increase of 3,517 HIV cases from 3,393 in 2013 to 3,517 new cases with a total cumulative of 105,189 HIV cases. The trend indicates a 78 per cent increase in sexual relations comprising homo/bisexuals and heterosexuals.