JP Nadda reviews TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, dengue preparedness with Delhi government
New Delhi, July 1
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday chaired a review meeting on the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and assessed preparedness measures regarding dengue with the Delhi Government, officials said.
The meeting focused on strengthening ongoing tuberculosis elimination efforts and ensuring robust public health response mechanisms in view of seasonal vector-borne disease challenges in the national capital.
Earlier in March, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare commemorated World TB Day 2026 with a national-level event aimed at highlighting India's accelerated progress towards the elimination of Tuberculosis (TB), in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a TB-Mukt Bharat.
The event served as a platform to showcase key achievements, innovative strategies, and strengthened community engagement under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP).
On the occasion, the Union Health Minister had also flagged off the focused and intensified "TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan - 100 Days Campaign", along with the launch of the TB Mukt Bharat App and the TB Mukt Urban Ward Initiative. These initiatives are aimed at accelerating case detection, improving treatment adherence, and strengthening last-mile delivery of TB services, particularly in high-burden areas, the release stated.
These efforts resonate strongly with the theme of World TB Day 2026, "Yes! We Can End TB!" and reflect India's renewed commitment to intensifying the fight against TB. More importantly, they echo the vision and call for action of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has consistently emphasised the nation's resolve to achieve a TB-Mukt Bharat, affirming that "Yes, we can end TB."
— ANI
Reader Comments
TB is a huge challenge in India, but I think we also need to focus on dengue preparedness more. Every year, Delhi sees a spike in cases post-monsoon. Hope the review leads to concrete action on the ground.
TB Mukt Bharat is a noble goal, but the real challenge is ensuring that patients complete their treatment. Many stop taking medicines once they feel better, leading to drug-resistant TB. Hope the app helps in tracking this better.
I appreciate the efforts, but we also need to address malnutrition, which is a major contributor to TB. Free rations and better public health infrastructure in slums will go a long way. Let's not just focus on campaigns but root causes.
Interesting to see the government's dual focus on TB and dengue. Delhi's dengue situation can be unpredictable. Pre-monsoon fogging and removing stagnant water are basics that need consistent enforcement. Hope the review translates to visible results.
TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan is a great initiative. My cousin works as a community health worker in a slum, and she says the doorstep screening is really helping. But we need more awareness campaigns in local languages.
The 'Yes! We Can End TB!' theme is aspirational. But I wonder about
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