The learner will be able to
- Describe the role of the State TB cell under NTEP
- List the associated institutions of the State TB cell and
- Enumerate the key technical staff at the State TB cell and
- Outline the roles of the technical staff
Discuss the role of the DTC under the NTEP hierarchy. Discuss the role of the DTO and enumerate staff there.
Tuberculosis Unit [TU]
Define Peripheral Health Institutions [PHI] and Health Facilities and their role in the NTEP.
The learner will be able to
- Identify STDCs as the technical arm of STC
- Enumerate functions of STDC
- List the three sections of of the STDC and their functions and
- Map the organisational structure of STDC
Location, Flow of drugs, Ideal infra, HR posted, interaction with Nikshay
Identify key agencies and projects collaborating with the NTEP and their aligning objectives.
Provide an overview of the purpose of NHM and mention the role of NTEP in it. Mention when NTEP was included in NHM and the implications for that change. Discuss in brief NHM governance at the Centre and state.
Describe, Goals and broad activities under NHM, and NTEP's interaction with NHM at the national, state and district level.
Discuss broadly what is included under the concept of pathogenesis of TB.
Discuss the general concepts involved in the natural history of TB and TB infection.