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Describe the critical stages in the evolution of the TB control program in India from the pre-NTP era, to RNTCP, and NTEP.

Mention critical progress made in the transition.

End TB strategy and its pillars

Stop TB Strategy

Discuss the time frame, context and the components of the DOTS strategy.

• The National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) is the public health initiative of the Government of India that organizes the country’s Tuberculosis Elimination efforts. 
• NTEP is a centrally sponsored scheme being implemented under the aegis of the National Health Mission with resources sharing between the State Governments and the Central Government.
• The program provides various free of cost, quality tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment services across the country.
• Vision
• Goals

Discuss the necessary challenges and evolution of TB treatment leading up to the introduction of Chemotherapy.

Describe the purpose of the TB Aarogya Sathi Application.

The learner will be able to 
- Recognise Nikshay as the national TB information system 
- Describe functions and features of the portal 
- Identify the login pages on the web portal and mobile application

Discuss what is a DMC (a PHI with NTEP QA microscopy services) and the services offered at a DMC (Microscopy, SCT). 

Discuss what all (infrastructure, equipment and HR )  are present at the DMC.

Discuss its role in the NTEP diagnostic network; that it is the most widely accessible diagnostic service delivery point. 

Standard Precautions for IPC