End TB strategy and its pillars

Describe the critical stages in the evolution of the TB control program in India from the pre-NTP era, to RNTCP, and NTEP.

Mention critical progress made in the transition.

Discuss the National Strategic plan and its strategic pillars and the important indicators on its results framework.

Introduce Nikshay as the national TB information system and the main functions it serves.

Tb Aarogya Sathi Application

Discuss what is a DMC (a PHI with NTEP QA microscopy services) and the services offered at a DMC (Microscopy, SCT). 

Discuss what all (infrastructure, equipment and HR )  are present at the DMC.

Discuss its role in the NTEP diagnostic network; that it is the most widely accessible diagnostic service delivery point. 

Airborne Infection Control [AIC]

Biomedical Waste Management