ADC Doda reviews implementation of National Tuberculosis Elimination Program

Doda: Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kishori Lal Sharma today chaired a meeting of the concerned officers to review the progress and implementation of Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) in the district.

The meeting was attended by CMO, Member Secretary DTS, Medical Superintendent District Hospital, Dy CMO, chairman Chenab Educational and Charitable Trust besides other concerned officials of the District Tuberculosis Society.

A powerpoint presentation was given on the achievements made under the program in the district during the previous year, including the number of positive cases and persons treated under the program and the infrastructure requirements.

The ADC stressed on effective implementation of the program aimed at total elimination of the tuberculosis besides asked the concerned to revise the targets in tune with the national incidence rate of Tuberculosis.