National Tuberculosis Control Centre

Overview Tuberculosis remains the seventh leading cause of deaths in Nepal, posing a substantial public health and socioeconomic challenge. The Government of Nepal has adopted the End TB Strategy, which …

To support countries and technical agencies in their efforts to strengthen detection of tuberculosis (TB), the World Health Organization (WHO) published the WHO consolidated guidelines on tuberculosis. Module 3: Diagnosis today. When …

Overview The Training Manual for Medical Doctors – Drug Resistant (DR) TB 2024 is designed to assist medical doctors in comprehending and managing Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB). It functions as an …

Overview The Clinical Handbook of TB management Protocols 2024 offers an overview of tuberculosis and provides insights into national diagnostic and treatment protocols, highlighting recent advancements, especially in managing drug-resistant …

Overview The National Tuberculosis Control Center endorses the National Guide for using Digital X-rays with AI in Camp Settings. This guide aims to provide step by step process to Health …

Overview The National TB Control Center has released the Protocol for the Management of TB Preventive Treatment (TPT), which outlines comprehensive guidelines for preventing the progression of TB infection to active TB disease. …

World TB Day World TB Day observed annually on March 24, amplifies the urgency of ending tuberculosis—the world’s deadliest infectious disease. TB continues to devastate millions globally, inflicting severe health, …

Global Tuberculosis Report 2024 The World Health Organization (WHO) today published a new report on tuberculosis revealing that approximately 8.2 million people were newly diagnosed with TB in 2023 – the …

15 December 2022 | Geneva  WHO has just released updated consolidated guidelines on the treatment of drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) featuring major improvements in treatment options for people with multidrug-resistant or rifampicin-resistant …

Overview World Tuberculosis Day (World TB Day) is celebrated each year on March 24 to raise public awareness and understanding about tuberculosis. Objective The main objective of World tuberculosis Day …