¨
Union Minister J.P Nadda said that India’s TB death rate has declined
from 28 per lakh in 2015 to 21 per lakh in 2024.
¨ He addressed the Members of Parliament on the
TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in New Delhi.
¨ He requested MPs to monitor the campaign’s
progress in their areas.
¨ He requested them to spread information about
TB and help reduce stigma around the disease.
¨ He also requested them to involve local
communities in TB efforts.
¨ The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
said that about 60 MPs from Uttar Pradesh attended the event.
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These MPs pledged to support TB campaign in their constituencies.
Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
¨
It was virtually launched by
President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu on September 9, 2022. Its
objectives are as follows.
¨ Provide additional patient support to improve
treatment outcomes of TB patients
¨ Augment community involvement in meeting
India’s commitment to end TB by 2025
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Leverage Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities
