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Ramkumar S, Secretary and Mission Director (MD) of the National Health Mission (NHM) in Meghalaya, who himself recovered from Tuberculosis, said that they have launched the 100-day TB programme as well as the Comprehensive TB Care Programme in the state.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state government has achieved 95 per cent of the target set by NITI Aayog for TB registration and treatment success, with a 91 per cent treatment completion rate, according to an official release.
The 100 Days TB Elimination campaign launched on December 7, last year nationwide and in Meghalaya has accelerated TB detection, treatment and awareness.
Also, a team of experts is working on war footing for the 100-day Intensive TB Elimination Drive. Tuberculosis is still considered a social stigma at places like these.
"216 gram panchayats in the district had been declared TB-free over the past year. We have identified vulnerable population almost 25 per cent vulnerable population and screened about 12 lakh people, and amongst them 2,340 people have been notified and also provided Nikashay Poshan kit to
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