8671 TB patients notified in UP’s private hospitals during Yogi govt’s special week-long drive

In a special campaign conducted in Uttar Pradesh from December 7 to 14 to ensure notification of patients undergoing treatment for tuberculosis (TB) in private hospitals, the state government has notified 8,671 TB patients. Notably, the state government had set a target of notifying 2,24,300 patients in private hospitals this year, and by December 6, notifications of 1,95,050 TB patients had already been done. Through the campaign, this number has increased to 2,03,721.
Dr Shailendra Bhatnagar, Joint Director (TB)/State TB Control Program Officer, mentioned that efforts are being made to achieve the hundred per cent target as per the Chief Minister’s vision.
Dr Bhatnagar said that the entire attention of the Yogi government is on increasing TB screening, conducting prompt tests, and initiating prompt treatment for confirmed TB patients. In addition to this, under the Nikshay Poshan Yojana, a monthly amount of Rs 500 is being transferred to the bank accounts for the treatment of patients as well as ensuring proper nutrition. Moreover, notification of TB patients in private hospitals on the Nikshay portal will make it easier for them to avail the benefits of the Nikshay Poshan Yojana and connect them with Nikshay Mitras.