Nepal
A snapshot of PrEP scale-up, registration and resources for Nepal.

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4,000-4,500Estimated Cumulative Number of People Initiating PrEP
Aggregates numbers reported from demonstration projects, PEPFAR dashboard and program/country reports where available. This is presented as a range due to difficulty in tracking precise numbers and possible double reporting.
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3,450PEPFAR PrEP Target in COP 2022
Targets are set by PEPFAR country teams on an annual basis. Targets do not indicate funding is available for PrEP.
Data Updated: April 11, 2022
Drug Registration Status
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Gilead's Truvada (TDF/FTC) registrationApproved
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Generic versions of TDF/FTC for preventionApproved
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Viiv’s Apretude (CAB for PrEP) RegistrationNot approved
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IPM’s Dapivirine Ring RegistrationNot approved
Types of Delivery Projects
- Demonstration projects — which road-test the use of new options in real-world settings—not in a trial site. They have a formal evaluation component that is designed to address specific elements of introduction such as infrastructure needs and ways individuals can integrate it into daily activities.
Policy Framework
Funding
- USAID