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Cs Calls for Accelerating Efforts Towards Making Tb Free Jk
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The Chief Secretary chaired a review meeting to assess progress in the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, aiming for tuberculosis elimination across Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). He directed health departments to intensify efforts in areas with low coverage of screening and preventive care. The CS also stressed utilizing digital tools like the TB Mukt Bharat App and ensuring timely benefits for all eligible patients.
Key points
- The Chief Secretary chaired a review meeting to chart strategies for accelerating tuberculosis elimination in J&K.
- He directed authorities to boost screening efforts, especially in high-risk villages, by increasing the use of Nikshay Shivirs and hand-held X-ray units.
- Authorities were instructed to clear all pending cases and ensure timely financial assistance through the Nikshay Poshan Yojana.
- The CS emphasized strengthening TB Preventive Treatment coverage for household contacts and healthcare workers.
- He called for better utilization of digital platforms, including the TB Mukt Bharat App and Khushi Chatbot, to improve patient adherence.
Claims assessed
- VerifiableJ&K has achieved a high level of performance in the 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Campaign, ranking second among States and Union Territories.
- VerifiableThe Chief Secretary directed that health departments must intensify efforts in districts with low coverage of X-ray screening and differentiated TB care.
Missing context
The article does not specify the exact number or percentage increase in coverage needed, nor does it detail the specific challenges faced by the districts that reported lower performance.
Topic context
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