Infectious Disease

Nepal faces a complex infectious disease landscape — from persistent challenges with tuberculosis and neglected tropical diseases to emerging threats like dengue and antimicrobial resistance. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed both strengths and vulnerabilities in the health system. Antimicrobial resistance is a growing concern, with widespread antibiotic misuse in both human and veterinary medicine. This collection brings together evidence on effective disease control strategies, surveillance systems, antimicrobial stewardship, and outbreak response approaches relevant to Nepal's epidemiological context.