1. The HIV Testing Crisis Anan Pun NEPAL July 23, 2012

2. Estimated 55,000 People Living With HIV More than 100 testing cites in the country

3. Only 19, 000 Know their status in 19 years 1000/year

4. It will take another 36 years to close the testing gap

5. FSW: 50% MSM: 60% IDU: 80% Source: NCASC/Report 2012

6. General Population Male: 92 % Female : 97 % Source: NCASC/Report 2012

7. People are not going for the testing because they are not well aware & well informed

8. Leaving us one step behind the epidemic

9. Accessibility and utilization of the testing service has remained a challenge

10. Stigma is putting people away from knowing their status

11. Testing advocacy, testing literacy & community preparedness is missing

12. New testing approach is needed to reach the unreached people Bring closer to people

13. Thank You