India Intensifies Battle Against Tuberculosis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a meeting to assess progress in India's tuberculosis elimination efforts, aiming for eradication this year. The initiative, under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme, focuses on advanced diagnostics and strong collaborations from multiple sectors to strengthen India's TB response.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level meeting on Tuesday to evaluate the advancement of the tuberculosis elimination initiative in India. The session included Union Health Minister JP Nadda, Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava, and top officials from the Prime Minister's Office, underscoring the campaign's significance.

India is ambitiously targeting this year for the eradication of tuberculosis under its National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP). This comprehensive program incorporates cutting-edge diagnostics, innovative policy implementation, and strategic partnerships with the private sector, all while adopting a patient-centric approach.

The key factors contributing to this campaign include unprecedented case reporting, improved diagnostic measures, financial assistance for patients, and robust collaborative efforts across various sectors, aiming to strengthen India's TB eradication efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)