Role of LSG in TB Elimination

Local Self Governance is the management of local affairs by local bodies who have been elected by the local people. There are 2 types of Local Self Government (LSG): panchayats in rural areas and municipalities in urban areas. Local self-government (LSG) has deep connections and linkages with local people.  Role of LSG in Tuberculosis (TB) elimination includes:   

Standards of TB Care In India related to detection

Standards of Tuberculosis (TB) Care in India - Pillar 1

A total of six standards related to tuberculosis detection have been mentioned in the standard of TB Care in India guidelines. Each of these standards is described below:

Standard 1: Testing and Screening for Pulmonary TB

  • Any person (adult and child) presenting with signs and symptoms suggestive of pulmonary TB should be evaluated for TB.

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