PMC secures 3rd position in TB elimination programme

The Pune Municipal Corporation has secured third position in the state for its exemplary performance among 30 municipal corporations across the state in combating tuberculosis. The civic body got 86.28 points out of 100 for its efforts in detecting and treating TB patients under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme, officials said on Wednesday. These parameters included screening of suspected patients and new case detection, cases notified, treatment provided, Nikshay Poshan Yojana, medication, awareness campaigns, and treatment for drug resistance TB patients and assistance offered to patients. The support from private medical practitioners in notifying the cases and advancement in diagnostic facilities have helped us achieve better results.” Dr Nina Borade, health chief of PMC, said that to further strengthen the program, PMC is taking several proactive measures.