Union Health Minister J P Nadda recently urged parliamentarians from Jharkhand and Odisha to step up local efforts for the national TB elimination drive. Furthermore, the initiative focuses on constituency-level engagement, proactive case finding, and community participation to achieve a TB Mukt Bharat.
Key Pillars of the TB Elimination Drive
The health ministry emphasizes early diagnosis, patient-centric care, and innovative screening as core pillars. Additionally, the recent 100-Day campaign screened over 2.2 crore vulnerable individuals nationwide. Consequently, healthcare teams detected over seven lakh new tuberculosis cases across targeted regions.
Focus on Vulnerable Populations and Tech Expansion
Jharkhand and Odisha remain priority areas due to high-risk factors like mining belts, occupational dust, and tribal demographics. Moreover, the national program has expanded molecular testing capacity to over 9,000 machines. In addition, nearly 3,000 AI-enabled handheld X-ray units now support rapid field-level screening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the main goal of the TB elimination drive interaction?
The interaction aims to mobilize parliamentarians to oversee district health facilities, accelerate early detection, and reduce community stigma.
Q2: How has technology strengthened tuberculosis detection in India?
India has expanded molecular testing to over 9,000 machines and deployed nearly 3,000 AI-enabled handheld X-ray units for field screening.
References
- Nadda urges MPs from Jharkhand, Odisha to boost TB elimination drive – ETHealthworld
- WHO Global TB Report 2025
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