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  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Global Health Initiatives

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  • Nepal faces a high burden of tuberculosis (TB), hindering progress towards WHO End TB Strategy targets.
  • Existing national programs require enhanced strategies for effective TB control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of the tuberculosis-Free Initiative on TB control in Nepal.
  • To assess the effectiveness of real-time data monitoring for program improvement.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a Google Sheet for real-time data collection on key TB indicators across municipalities.
  • Focal points recorded data, enabling compilation, analysis, and interpretation by the National TB Control Centre.

Main Results:

  • Established 112 END TUBERCULOSIS Committees and over 1,000 ward-level committees.
  • Mobilized community-led monitoring in over 56% of municipalities and conducted social audits.
  • Innovative case-finding methods identified 2,566 new TB cases through various strategies, including sputum courier systems and screening camps.

Conclusions:

  • The tuberculosis-Free Initiative demonstrated success in enhancing TB case detection and community engagement.
  • Local ownership, robust monitoring, and sustained resources are crucial for effective national TB response.