Haryana: India has started a TB Elimination Campaign, with the goal of reducing cases and deaths from the disease. The campaign was launched by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda in Panchkula, Haryana, on Saturday. It will take place in 347 districts across 33 states where TB is most common.
The campaign will focus on improving TB detection, reducing delays in diagnosis, and enhancing treatment outcomes. The government is using new technologies for TB detection and has introduced a shorter treatment plan to make it easier for patients to complete their treatment. The country is also focusing on providing better care and nutrition to people with TB.
JP Nadda highlighted that India’s TB incidence rate has dropped significantly, with the rate of decline doubling since 2015. He also mentioned that deaths from TB in India have decreased by 21.4% over the past 10 years. The government has been providing financial support to TB patients through a direct benefit transfer program, which has already helped over 1.17 crore patients.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi supported the TB Elimination Campaign, saying that India is fighting TB in many ways, including better drugs, technology, and patient support. He encouraged everyone to join in the effort to eliminate TB from India.
This campaign is part of India’s commitment to ending TB by 2030, ahead of the global target.
Source of Information: https://www.business-standard.com/health/health-minister-nadda-launches-100-day-tb-elimination-campaign-from-haryana-124120700461_1.html
