When Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme?
Answers from top 6 papers
More filters
| Papers (6) | Insight |
|---|---|
156 Citations | The study highlights the need for effective communication between those implementing national tuberculosis programmes and the practising private doctors, continuing education of these doctors for updating their knowledge and their active participation in at least those national disease programme for which their curative functions could contribute significantly to control of a disease. |
143 Citations | India's tuberculosis-control program has been successful in improving access to care, the quality of diagnosis, and the likelihood of successful treatment. |
20 Citations | In this Personal View, we contend that shifting the focus from the "what" to the "how" of quality improvement will require National Tuberculosis Programmes to change the way they organise, use data, implement, and respond to the needs and preferences of people with tuberculosis and at-risk communities. |
31 Citations | Lack of solid evidence on certain aspects of management of latent tuberculosis infection results in national policies which vary considerably. |
17 Citations | It is important to bear in mind however that the outcome of these research efforts will be of limited effect as long as reasons for the limited efficiency of tuberculosis control at national level and particularly the provision of appropriate care and support are not identified and resolved. |
| Screening programmes in primary care should be considered as part of tuberculosis control initiatives in industrialised countries. |
Related Questions
What are the current strategies and approaches used in the national leprosy eradication program?5 answersThe current strategies and approaches in the national leprosy eradication program include the use of Multidrug Therapy (MDT) for treatment, the need for newer anti-leprosy agents to prevent complications and deformities. Additionally, efforts such as the Leprosy Case Detection Campaign (LCDC) have been implemented to identify hidden leprosy cases, proving successful in intensive case-finding. Challenges have arisen during the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting the implementation of the National Leprosy Eradication Programme and access to leprosy care, highlighting the importance of maintaining a focus on leprosy control amidst other health priorities. Strategies for eradication involve destigmatizing the disease, family counseling, integrating leprosy care into general health systems, developing new diagnostic tools, and implementing chemoprophylactic regimens and vaccines.
In which year National Tuberculosis Programme for TB control in India was initiated?7 answers
When was national tuberculosis control program launched?4 answers
When was the National Tuberculosis Control Programme launched?4 answers
Which city hosted the National Conference of tuberculosis?6 answers
Which program is launched for control of tuberculosis?4 answers