KATHMANDU, March 25: Minister for Health and Population, Birodh Khatiwada has announced plans to launch nationwide campaigns to implement the policy to make Nepal tuberculosis-free within four years.

Speaking at a program on the occasion of World TB Day 2078 organized at the National TB Control Center in Bhaktapur on Thursday, Minister Khatiwada recalled the commitments made by the Government of Nepal for the implementation of different strategies taken by the World Health Organization (WHO) and different forums of the UN.    

On the occasion, Minister Khatiwada said the TB-free Nepal declaration campaign would be implemented in all 753 local levels gradually. For this, the health ministry would extend needed support to the National TB Control Center for the implementation of additional policies and programs, according to Minister Khatiwada.

The minister also laid emphasis on the delivery of quality services for the eradication of TV and empowerment of TB patients and their families as well as communities.

Saying that TB still is a key health challenge to the poor, underdeveloped, and developing countries, Khatiwada added that the government has accorded high priority to eradicate TB in Nepal and is running different programs at the community level through integrated health service.

On the occasion, State Minister Bhawani Prasad Khapung said support from all sides was needed to eradicate TB.

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