Chandigarh, Feb. 18 -- With strong commitment, digital innovation, robust diagnostics, and community participation, Haryana is firmly on track to eliminate tuberculosis and ensure dignified, comprehensive care for every affected individual, said Additional Chief Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Dr Sumita Misra on Wednesday.
She unveiled a series of new patient-centric initiatives under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) that go well beyond medical treatment, ranging from sewing machine rehabilitation support to celebrity-led awareness campaigns.
The announcements include the launch of a dedicated State TB Cell website for real-time public access to TB services; a first-of-its-kind Sewing Machine Centre to help TB survivors re...