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Describe the Lab Network in NTEP and the broad functions handled at each level.

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

End TB strategy and its pillars

Stop TB Strategy

• The National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) is the public health initiative of the Government of India that organizes the country’s Tuberculosis Elimination efforts. 
• NTEP is a centrally sponsored scheme being implemented under the aegis of the National Health Mission with resources sharing between the State Governments and the Central Government.
• The program provides various free of cost, quality tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment services across the country.
• Vision
• Goals

Tb Aarogya Sathi Application

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

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. 

Standard Precautions for IPC

Airborne Infection Control [AIC]