Nadda launches 100-day intensified TB elimination campaign from Panchkula

Nadda said the rate of decline of tuberculosis incidence in India has doubled since 2015 and is ahead of the global average.

Lauding Haryana’s consistent focus and efforts on strengthening the healthcare infrastructure, Nadda said, “Due to the dedicated efforts made by the present state government, the number of medical colleges in Haryana increased from six in 2014 to 15 today. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana aims to establish one such medical college in each district. Even MBBS seats have increased from 650 in 2014 to 2,185, while postgraduate seats have increased from 243 to 889 in Haryana.”

“India only had six AIIMS in 2014, compared to 22 today, with one under construction in Haryana’s Rewari. Under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, 1.22 crore Ayushman cards have been issued in Haryana, facilitating 18.5 lakh hospital admissions. Haryana has spent Rs 2,700 crore providing free healthcare to the underprivileged under this scheme,  which is a commendable achievement,” Nadda said.

“The central government gives free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh to senior citizens above 70 years under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme. Haryana has issued 70,000 Vay Vandana cards as part of this initiative. Neonatal screenings have risen from 63 to 85 per cent, and institutional deliveries have increased from 80 to 94 per cent. Comprehensive immunisations have improved from 79 to 92 per cent. Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisions making India TB-free before achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. With renewed energy and momentum, this campaign has been initiated today,” Nadda said.

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini said, “The government is working on 4Ts — Test, Track, Treat and Technology — to treat TB. Intensified testing in the last 10 years has led to the identification of new TB cases and treatment is being given free of cost. The Haryana government is working with NGOs and civil society to further bolster its TB elimination efforts. The Haryana government is providing even more advanced technology to eliminate TB…”