Nepal sees 76 pct drop in new HIV infections during 2010-24

1/12/2025 6:08

Nepal has witnessed a significant decline in new HIV/AIDS infections, recording a 76 percent drop in new cases between 2010 and 2024, this according to Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population.



According to the National Center for AIDS and STD Control (NCASC) under the Ministry of Health and Population, an estimated 614 new HIV infections occurred in 2024, representing a 76 percent decrease compared to 2010, when 2,557 new cases were recorded.



In 2024, an estimated 37 children (0-14 years) were newly infected, a 86 percent decrease from 2010, when 260 children were estimated to have contracted HIV.



According NCASC, new HIV/AIDS infections have declined due to the expansion of preventive and treatment services in the country.



According to the NCASC, an estimated 34,337 adults and children are living with HIV in Nepal.



Of them, 26,372 people are currently receiving antiretroviral therapy.