Factsheet 5: Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) in Nepal, as of Asar 2073 (July 2016)

Background:
- Comprehensive PMTCT service started in Nepal in February 2005.
- Community-based PMTCT (CB-PMTCT) program is expanded in 55 districts (Global Fund: 32 districts, UNICEF: 14 districts and GoN: 9 districts) where HIV screening and counseling is done among every ANC visitors at the district.
- Free ARV drugs are available from 65 ART sites in 59 districts from where HIV-positive mothers can receive treatment.
- Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) service is available for babies born to the HIV-positive mothers.