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Nepal National Stretegic Plan 2010-2015-Implementation of Stop TB Strategy - Nepal (16-Jul-2013-15-Jul-2015)

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the most prevalent infectious diseases and significant public health problems in Nepal and continues to pose serious threat to the health of the population and development of the country. Global targets for TB control have been achieved by the Program consistently over the past several years and Nepal has achieved the Millennium Development Goal of reducing the prevalence of TB by 50 per cent. This National Strategic Application grant aims to build on the gains made during the last 13 year of DOTS implementation and ensure the quality assured comprehensive implementation of the Stop TB Strategy. The goal of the Program is to reduce the mortality, morbidity and transmission of TB until it is no longer a public health problem in Nepal. The Program is targeting districts with low TB case detection rates; TB and multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) patients and their close contacts; patients suffering from respiratory illnesses; and public health care providers. This Program consolidates the Round 7 and Round 4 TB grants and the approved National Strategy Application.