Nearly 3 million people in Nepal are affected by arthritis, Dr. Buddhi Poudel, head of the Arogya Swasthya Sadan Nepal Rheumatism Treatment Centre, said at a programme in Kathmandu held on Ashoj 26 to mark World Arthritis Day. The event was organised by the Nepal Rheumatism-Friendly Society, where Poudel disclosed the estimate.
Arthritis figure shared at Kathmandu programme
Poudel’s estimate places the number of Nepalis affected by arthritis at nearly three million. He shared the figure during the World Arthritis Day programme, bringing attention to the scale of the condition in Nepal. The information provided about the announcement did not include a further breakdown of the estimate, such as the number of people affected by different forms of arthritis or by age group.
The programme was organised by the Nepal Rheumatism-Friendly Society in Kathmandu. Poudel spoke in his capacity as head of the Arogya Swasthya Sadan Nepal Rheumatism Treatment Centre. The gathering took place on Ashoj 26 as part of the observance of World Arthritis Day.
A focus on arthritis in Nepal
The figure shared at the event offers a national estimate of the number of people affected by arthritis. However, no details were provided about how the estimate was calculated, when the people included in it were assessed, or whether the number reflects a change over time. The announcement therefore provides a headline figure, rather than a detailed account of arthritis prevalence across the country.
No additional information was included about particular symptoms, treatment options, prevention measures or access to care. The reported statement was focused on the estimated number of people affected and the event at which Poudel presented it. Without further figures or supporting details, the estimate cannot be broken down by location or compared with other health conditions.
World Arthritis Day observance
The Nepal Rheumatism-Friendly Society organised the Kathmandu programme to mark World Arthritis Day. The occasion provided a setting for Poudel to share the estimate and draw attention to arthritis in Nepal. The information available about the programme did not identify other speakers or describe additional announcements made during the event.
Poudel’s statement highlights the reported scale of arthritis in the country, with nearly 3 million Nepalis affected, according to the centre head. Further details about the estimate were not provided in the announcement.
