Shimla, June 19 -- : Himachal Pradesh has emerged as one of the leading states in the country in key tuberculosis (TB) control indicators and is making significant progress towards achieving the goal of a TB-free state, Health Minister Dr. (Col.) Dhani Ram Shandil said on Friday.
Participating virtually in a meeting of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan held in New Delhi, Dr. Shandil said the state had achieved more than 75 per cent coverage in screening vulnerable populations in high-risk villages and wards, conducting X-ray examinations and NAAT testing and providing comprehensive care to TB patients.
The meeting, chaired by union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, reviewed the progress made by states and union Territories towards the nationa...