04/06/2026
National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) conducted an onsite monitoring visit for the National Integrated SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Surveillance (NISN) at Lumbini Provincial Hospital, Butwal and the Provincial Public Health Laboratory, Lumbini, on 21-22, May 2026. During the visit, data on the total number of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) cases for February 2026 were collected for the SORT IT program. In addition, updates on NISN activities were reviewed and documented.