India’s Intensified TB Campaign Sees Over 5 Lakh Cases Detected in 100 Days
India’s 100-day Intensified TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, launched on December 7, 2024, by Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, has achieved progress, with over 5.1 lakh TB notifications recorded nationwide.
Improvements in India’s Public Health
India’s National Health Mission (NHM) has made substantial strides in improving public health outcomes over the past three years, focusing on expanding healthcare human resources, addressing critical health challenges, and strengthening the healthcare system’s response to emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.
India Intensifies Efforts to Combat Tuberculosis
The National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) focuses on prompt diagnosis and treatment of TB patients with high-quality drugs and treatment regimens. The program actively seeks out TB cases in high-risk and vulnerable populations.
India TB Report 2024
India’s National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) has made strides in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) in 2023. The program has successfully implemented a range of strategies to detect and treat TB cases, reduce mortality, and prevent the spread of the disease. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued the Inida TB Report 2024 reflecting on the past year.
India Unveils Shorter, More Effective Treatment for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
The BPaLM regimen, a four-drug combination, offers a dramatic improvement over traditional MDR-TB treatments. While older methods can last up to 20 months with harsh side effects, the BPaLM regimen can cure drug-resistant TB in just six months with a high success rate.
India Witnesses Reduction in Drug-Resistant TB Cases
India has scaled up the availability of molecular diagnostic facilities. This effort has resulted in an increased proportion of TB patients being screened for the presence of drug resistance. Under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), there has also been a consistent and regular supply of Anti-TB drugs to all states and union territories (UTs) throughout the year.
WHO acknowledges India’s Success in the TB Report 2023
The report applauds India’s efforts, resulting in a 16% reduction in TB incidence in 2022, outpacing the global decline rate. TB mortality has also seen an 18% decrease both in India and globally, leading to a significant downward revision in mortality rates.
Indian Air Force Joins “Ni-kshay Mitra” Scheme in Commitment to TB Elimination
To signify their commitment to this cause, the Indian Air Force organized an event at the Central TB Division, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, in Delhi on August 23, 2023. The IAF team, led by Air Marshal RK Anand VSM, Air Officer-in-charge Administration, officially handed over a contribution of Rs 46 lakhs.
Efforts of Collaboration to Combat TB in South-East Asia Region Emphasized at Ministerial Meeting
The Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, shared best practices implemented in India to combat TB. He emphasized expanding prevention interventions, involving the community, decentralized TB services, and the use of technology and innovation.
MoHFW organises Swasthya Chintan Shivir
The aim of the event was to achieve last-mile connectivity in health services. The participants have engaged in comprehensive discussions on the current state of the health sector in India and the path forward to ensure universal health coverage.
