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    Overview of the structure of Health System in relation to TB Elimination. Enumerate the components, administration (Centre and Govt), Public Health System (Include NHM), Medical Colleges.

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Overview of the organisational structure of the health system in relation to the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) is shown in the figure below.

Organisational Structure
 
  • Sub-centre: Most peripheral units under the public health system are designed to bring about behavioural change and provide preventive health care services.
  • Primary Health Centre (PHC): First contact point between the village, community and the medical officer envisaged to provide integrated, curative and preventive health care.
  • Community Health Centre/ Sub-district Hospitals: Serve as a referral centre for four PHCs and provides facilities for obstetric care and specialist consultations.
  • Peripheral Health Institute (PHI): Most Peripheral Unit under the NTEP provides TB treatment and diagnostic services to the population.
  • Tuberculosis Units: Nodal point for TB elimination activities in the sub-district level and are also responsible for stacking and supply of drugs to the PHI.

 

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Question​ Answer 1​ Answer 2​ Answer 3​ Answer 4​ Correct answer​ Correct explanation​ Page id​ Part of Pre-test​ Part of Post-test​
Where are Tuberculosis Units present under the NTEP? At the central level At the state level At the district level At the sub-district/ block level 4 Tuberculosis Units are present at the sub-district level under the NTEP. ​ Yes Yes

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