HIV Epidemic Update of Nepal

Each year the annual estimated number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) is calculated in Nepal with help of analytical tools namely AIDS Epidemic Model (AEM) and Spectrum. Various program data as key population size, Nepal Demographic Health Survey data, trends of prevalence and behavioral data from integrated biological and behavioral surveillance (IBBS) survey, behavioral information on condom use, sexual behavior, injecting practice, number of clients etc and program data as people on ART and PMTCT data are used as input in the analytical tools and the annual estimated number of PLHIV is generated.