Describe the structure of the NTEP as a component of NHM at National, State, District and peripheral levels.

The general concepts and knowledge in TB are divided into these thematic areas

1. History of TB
2. Evolution of TB control programs
3. Epidemiology and burden of TB
4. Microbiology and Pathogenesis of TB

Describe the case finding as a programmatic effort, the various stages and considerations. 

The learner will be able to outline the management of TB Disease including treatment, follow-up, and Adverse Drug Reaction management.

The learner will be able to outline TB prevention measures  including infection control measures, TB Preventive Therapy, and vaccination.

The learner will be able to explain Advocacy, Communication, and Social Mobilisation in context of NTEP and state their significance in TB elimination.

Program management is an array of activities geared towards ensuring efficient service delivery towards achieving the goals of the program. This includes:

At the end of the page, the learner will be able to
- State tuberculosis (TB) is a communicable disease
- Recall the causative agent of TB
- List the types of TB based on part affected and
- State the mode of TB spread