Improving Health, Reducing Poverty in Nepal for Nearly 60 Years

Birat Nepal Medical Trust

2 days ago

BNMT Nepal organized a two-day training on human rights and Community Rights and Gender (CRG) in TB response for Outreach Workers and field staff in Lumbini Province.
The training aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding and practical skills on CRG principles, TB club formation at palika level, stigma reduction, psychosocial support, and identification of TB champions for community engagement.
The training was opened by Provincial Health Director Mr. Roshan Lal Chaudhary, who highlighted the importance of rights-based approaches in TB response.
Technical sessions were conducted by Mr. Krishna Gopal Chaudhary from the Provincial Health Directorate on TB situation and provincial fact sheets, Ms. Uma Devi Thapa (Health Office Chief, Rupandehi) on TB and gender identity, Dr. Sameer Mainali (UNDP) on Community-Led Monitoring (CLM), Mr. Tika Ram Adhikari (Health Office Rupandehi) on gender-based violence case discussions, Ms. Bivechana Pandey, Project Manager, on psychosocial counselling, Ms. Rima B.C. (INSEC) on community rights and TB patients’ rights, and Mr. Ram Prasad Koirala (BNMT Nepal) on TB club formation and stigma reduction.
A total of 30 participants (19 men and 11 women) also developed action plans to establish TB clubs and implement stigma reduction activities in their respective districts and palikas.
By the end of the training, participants showed improved understanding of rights-based TB response and are now preparing to take forward TB clubs and community-level activities.

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Birat Nepal Medical Trust

2 days ago

BNMT Nepal conducted a two-day training on human rights and Community Rights and Gender (CRG) principles in TB reduction for Outreach Workers (ORWs) and field staff in Karnali Province.
The training focused on helping participants better understand the social and rights aspects of TB. This included issues like stigma and discrimination faced by people affected by TB, how gender affects TB risk and treatment, and the connection between gender-based violence (GBV) and TB, along with referral support services.
Participants also learned about psychosocial counselling, community rights in health, and the basic rights of people affected by TB, including access to care, confidentiality, and non-discrimination.
The training further strengthened participants' skills TB club formation, engagement of TB champions, and Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) to improve TB service quality.
Through interactive sessions and group discussions, participants strengthened their understanding of rights-based and inclusive TB programming, and improved their ability to apply these approaches in field-level work.

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Birat Nepal Medical Trust

2 weeks ago

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