Health System and Disaster Resilience
BNMT Nepal works to build stronger health systems and help communities become better prepared for and respond to disasters.
We improve diagnostic services and essential infrastructure such as WASH and sanitation, train healthcare workforce, deliver critical supplies, and support communities recover and rebuild through locally owned sustainable solutions.
Your support provides life-saving aid and helps communities recover and rebuild after disasters.
ACCELERATE
Accelerating to Zero Transmission of Leprosy in Nepal
Around 3,000 people are diagnosed with leprosy in Nepal each year, often too late to prevent disability. The ACCELERATE project works in four high-burden districts to improve early detection and treatment, partnering with specialist hospitals to reduce transmission and support cure.
DrOTS Nepal
Drone Optimised Therapy System
DrOTS Nepal uses drones and smart pillboxes to overcome barriers of distance in rural Pyuthan. By transporting TB samples quickly and supporting patients with treatment reminders, the project improves early diagnosis and adherence, helping to bring care to hard-to-reach communities.
National Tuberculosis Program
National Tuberculosis Program funded by Global fund via Principal recipient Save the Children is a nationwide tuberculosis project that aims to reduce TB incidence by 20% and increase case notifications by a cumulative total of 20,000 by 2021. BNMT is working in partnership with Save the Children, NTC and the government health system as a sub-recipient to deliver services in 5 districts of the Province 1, Nepal.
Strengthening Oncology Services in Nepal
With support from BNMT, six oncologists from Nepal took part in a fellowship at the Royal Marsden Hospital, UK. The programme strengthens cancer care in Nepal by sharing the latest knowledge, building capacity at Bir and Bhaktapur Cancer Hospitals, and supporting more holistic, patient-centred treatment.
SUSTAIN
Emergency Support and Sustenance to Communities Affected by Crisis
Project SUSTAIN supports Nepal’s COVID-19 response by providing food, sanitation materials, and medicines to vulnerable families, supplying PPE to frontline health workers, and sharing clear, reliable information with rural communities. This work helps protect those most at risk and strengthens the national effort against the pandemic.