New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Tuesday said the government has doubled the financial support provided to tuberculosis (TB) patients from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 per month to help them maintain a nutritious diet.

He also emphasised the need to sensitise Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assemblies and other public representatives to strengthen the campaign against TB.

Nadda made the remarks while interacting with parliamentarians from Keralam and Karnataka on the 'TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan', highlighting the measures being taken by the government to eliminate tuberculosis and reduce its prevalence in the country.

Nadda said TB patients are provided medicines free of cost, including those undergoing treatme...