Northern States stress Panchayat-led action as TB-free India workshop opens in Lucknow
He was speaking at a two-day regional workshop aimed at accelerating the TB-Free India campaign in northern states.
He was speaking at a two-day regional workshop aimed at accelerating the TB-Free India campaign in northern states.
According to an official document, the country’s TB treatment coverage has also expanded in the last decade, rising from 53 per cent in 2015 to 92 per cent in 2024.
This grassroots-level achievement marks a major milestone in the fight against tuberculosis, especially in rural areas where awareness and access to healthcare have traditionally been challenging.
Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh credits achievement to dedication of frontline health workers.
The event was graced by Biranchi Das, Director (Personnel), SECL, who emphasized the importance of collective efforts in combating TB and HIV and strengthening healthcare services. He also distributed certificates to participants.
Taking a step further to achieve total eradication of tuberculosis, the Rajasthan government on Tuesday launched the Adult BCG vaccination campaign.
As a part of the 100 days TB elimination campaign, a bold step taken by India on 7 December, 2024 to intensify elimination of tuberculosis (TB), Anil Kumar Mishra, general manager, South Eastern Railway along with Dr Anjana Malhotra, principal chief medical director has taken the pledge towards winning against tuberculosis, at the SER headquarters on Monday along with all other PHODs, departmental officers & staff.
Under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a 100-day intensive tuberculosis (TB) campaign is underway across Uttar Pradesh.
The Uttar Pradesh government has screened more than 27 lakh citizens as part of a comprehensive campaign to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) from Uttar Pradesh by 2025.
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday held a meeting with Chief Ministers/LGs and state Health Ministers, requesting their support toward the ongoing 100-day intensified TB elimination campaign.
