National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP)
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Under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), the hospital provides free diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis through DOTS. A Designated Microscopy Centre (DMC) offers free sputum testing, and drug-resistant TB cases are managed and referred as per programme guidelines.
Key Points
Free sputum microscopy & CB-NAAT testing
Free anti-TB drugs under DOTS
Drug-resistant TB management & referral
Contact tracing & counselling