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.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, on Sunday, urged the Members of Parliament (MPs) to make ‘TB Mukt Bharat’ and ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ campaigns a ‘Jan-Andolan’ and develop the spirit of healthy competition among themselves to make India free from Tuberculosis (TB) disease by 2025.
Emphasising that India's fight against tuberculosis just got stronger, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the starting of a special 100 day campaign today with a focus on the high burden TB districts.
In a significant acknowledgment of the country's efforts towards eradication of tuberculosis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the nation's achievements in reducing TB incidence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded India's progress in the fight against Tuberculosis saying the decline in TB incidence is an outcome of the country's dedicated and innovative efforts.
The Uttar Pradesh government has achieved another milestone in the fight against TB, demonstrating significant success in identifying and treating TB patients across the state.
