Referring to the capacity and health infrastructure enhancement during the pandemic, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi underlined the high use of 5Ts namely Trace, Test, Track, Treat and Technology, in the fight against the disease.
Addressing the One World TB Summit in Varanasi (India) held on the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, the Prime Minister said that the commitment and determination with which India dedicated itself to tackling TB after 2014 is unprecedented. India’s efforts are important, as this is a new model for the global war on TB. Elaborating on a multi-pronged approach against TB in the last nine years, he listed out many measures such as people’s participation, enhancing nutrition, treatment innovation, tech integration and wellness and prevention such as Fit India, Yoga, and Khelo India type of interventions.
Regarding people’s participation, the Prime Minister talked about the Ni-kshay Mitra Campaign in helping TB patients. He informed that about 10 lakh TB patients have been adopted by citizens and even children aged 10-12 years have came forward. Financial help to the TB patient under the programme has reached up to Rs 1000 crore. He termed the movement ‘inspirational’ and expressed happiness that even Pravasi Indians are participating in this.
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