India, March 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) under the aegis of National Health Mission (NHM) is implemented across the country with the objective of early detection of TB cases, appropriate management and prevent new TB cases. Specific measures taken by the Government to ensure successful treatment completion for all TB patients including multidrug-resistant TB cases are as under:
Track all TB patients through Ni-kshay portal for the entire duration of treatment.
Monitoring of treatment adherence through Ayushman Arogya Mandir and peripheral health workers like ASHAs.
Link TB patients with community-based treatment supporters like ASHAs community volunteers and pro...