Bhubaneswar, July 9 -- The Odisha government will launch an intensive tuberculosis (TB) screening drive in 13,271 high-risk villages and urban wards under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan-100 Day Campaign 2.0, with a focus on X-ray-based screening, preventive treatment and regular follow-up of vulnerable populations.
District administrations have also been directed to appoint a senior nodal officer for every block to oversee implementation of the campaign.
The decision was taken at the second meeting of the PRAYAS (Proactive Governance Attempt for Yielding Results and Advancing Social Sector) platform, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg at Lok Seva Bhawan on Wednesday.
The meeting reviewed the implementation of flagship programmes in the heal...