The HIV Testing Crisis

Anan PunNEPAL

July 23, 2012

Estimated 55,000 People Living With HIV

More than 100 testing cites in the country

Only 19, 000 Know their status in 19 years

1000/year

It will take another 36 years to close the testing gap

FSW: 50%MSM: 60%IDU: 80%

Source: NCASC/Report 2012

General PopulationMale: 92 %

Female : 97 %Source: NCASC/Report 2012

People are not going for the testing because they are not well

aware & well informed

Leaving us one step behind the epidemic

Accessibility and utilization of the testing service has remained a

challenge

Stigma is putting people away from knowing their status

Testing advocacy, testing literacy & community preparedness is

missing

New testing approach is needed to reach the unreached people

Bring closer to people

Thank You