India, Dec. 5 -- Delhi Health Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh on Thursday reviewed the implementation of the Central Government-backed TB Elimination Programme across the city.
The review meeting, held at the Delhi Secretariat, brought together senior officials from the Health Department and doctors from the TB cell to assess the progress made under the ongoing national campaign.
Under this initiative, the state has conducted screenings of around 8.78 lakh individuals. Nearly 3.8 lakh chest X-rays have been carried out so far, aiding significantly in the identification of new TB cases and the prompt initiation of treatment.
According to a press statement, the Delhi Government has set a target of screening 50 lakh people. Currently, there ...