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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indographics 2024; 03(02): 027-032
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1787985
Review Article

Paving a Way for “TB Mukt Bharat”: A Snapshot of India's TB Elimination Program

Charu Rajoria
1   Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
,
Md. Tariq Maula
1   Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
,
Surabhi Vyas
2   Department of Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
,
Animesh Ray
1   Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
,
Neeraj Nischal 
1   Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in countries like India, where it is a leading cause of mortality. This article provides an overview of India's efforts to combat TB through its national TB programs, tracing their evolution from the National TB Program in 1962 to the current National TB Elimination Program (NTEP) launched in 2020. The NTEP aims to eliminate TB by ensuring universal access to high-quality diagnosis and treatment services. The program emphasizes prevention, detection, treatment, and capacity building, aligning with global initiatives like the World Health Organization's End TB Strategy. Key components of the NTEP include free diagnostic services, treatment regimens for drug-sensitive and drug-resistant TB, and TB preventive therapy. The program also includes robust patient support systems, such as incentive schemes and transport support, to improve treatment outcomes. Through these comprehensive strategies, India seeks to achieve its goal of a TB-free nation by 2025, aligning with global Sustainable Development Goals.

Keywords

TB elimination - National TB Elimination Program - WHO End TB Strategy - TB diagnosis - TB treatment - TB prevention - TB notification

Authors' Contributions

C.R. and M.M. have conceptualized and written the manuscript. The manuscript has been verified and proofread by N.N., S.V., and A.R.




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Article published online:
11 July 2024

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