DODA, July 30 -- Block-Level Monitoring Committee meetings under the TB Mukt Bharat initiative were today held across Medical Blocks Assar, Bhaderwah, Thathri and Ghat to review the ongoing strategy and reinforce measures for the elimination of Tuberculosis.
The meetings reviewed the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the Block-Level Monitoring Committee and measures to strengthen TB screening, diagnosis, treatment and prevention at the grassroots level. Emphasis was laid on 100% Digital Chest X-ray screening of high-risk villages, wards and congregate settings through TB Shivirs and outreach activities, upfront NAAT testing for all presumptive cases, differentiated and patient-centric care, 100% TB Preventive Treatment (TPT) coverage of eligible...