Functions of District National Health Mission
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Aims and Objectives of Screening for Active TB
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Formats used for monitoring [NTEP]
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Weight Band-wise Dosages of DR-TB Drugs for Adults
The dosage for Drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) drugs used in the regimen by weight bands for adults are enumerated in the table below.
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Drug-resistant TB Service Linkages to Private Sectors
It is a well-known fact that although free, quality diagnostic, treatment and patient support services are available in the public health sector, a significant number of patients seek health services from the large, unorganized private health sector.
Reaching out to these patients is important to:
Mandatory Establishment of DR-TB Centres in All Medical Colleges
In view of the availability of expertise in medical colleges, there is a felt need to leverage their strength to improve clinical, Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) and comorbidity management of patients with Drug-resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) across India.
Functions of District DR-TB Centre
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The following functions and package of services should be offered at each District Drug-resistant Tuberculosis Centre (DDR-TBC):
Figure: Functions of DDR-TBCs
Abbr: NDR-TBC: National Drug-resistant TB Centre; AIC: Airborne Infection Control
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Requirements for Establishing District DR-TB Centres
The following are requirements from institutions for establishing the district Drug-resistant Tuberculosis Centre (DDR-TBC):
Structural requirements: