Dimapur, Oct. 26 -- As Nagaland continues to report a significant number of TB cases, a development described as a matter of concern, private practitioners have been asked to stay familiar with government policies, protocols, and the latest treatment guidelines for diagnosing and managing the disease.

The National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) organised a sensitisation programme on TB updates for private practitioners in the state at Kohima, an official report said on Monday.

The programme aimed to familiarise private practitioners with the latest developments in TB prevention, diagnosis and treatment, while strengthening collaboration between the public and private healthcare sectors towards achieving the goal of TB eliminati...