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Pediatric Education and Research 13(1):p 31-33, jan-june 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/per.2320.0022.13125.5
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TB Elimination from India-Challenges and the Path Ahead
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Pediatric Education and Research 13(1):p 31-33, jan-june 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/per.2320.0022.13125.5
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Saroj Kumar Tripathy. TB Elimination from India-Challenges and the Path Ahead. Pediatr. Edu. Res. 2025;13(1): 31-33.Timeline
Received : June 07, 2025
Accepted : July 08, 2025
Published : June 18, 2025
Abstract
Tuberculosis (TB) is significantly associated with mortality and morbidity worldwide. Although there is significant reduction in the incidence and mortality, the disease burden of TB still poses a public health concern. India is committed to achieving the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs) of ending TB by 2030. Under the National Strategic Plan (NSP) of the National TB Elimination Program (NTEP) during 2017-2025, India planned to achieve the target by implementing four pillars of “detect treat prevent build (DTPB)”. Multipronged dynamic strategies are currently employed by the Government of India to maintain the momentum in the direction of TB-free India. Active case detection, prompt treatment, preventive therapy, sustained availability of antitubercular drugs, and community engagement are key challenges need augmentation. A strong political will, active community engagement involving all stakeholders, increased spending on TB research and innovation, and easy and undisturbed access to diagnostics testing and medication can drive the way forward for achieving a TB-free India in the near future.
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Saroj Kumar Tripathy. TB Elimination from India-Challenges and the Path Ahead. Pediatr. Edu. Res. 2025;13(1): 31-33.
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DOI: 10.21088/per.2320.0022.13125.5
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National TB Elimination Program (NTEP)Tuberculosis (TB)Detect Treat Prevent Build (DTPB)Preventive therapySearch for Similar Articles
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| Received | June 07, 2025 |
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