Archive · 17 Jan 2026
UP Health Dept Strengthens TB-Free India Campaign
The Uttar Pradesh Health Department had a meeting to make the TB-Free India campaign stronger.
They talked about how everyone needs to work together to stop TB.
They decided that people working in hotels, hospitals, and medical colleges should get regular TB checks.
They also want to use social media and people who have beaten TB to teach others about the disease.
The government is very serious about making Uttar Pradesh TB-free soon.
The State TB Forum met to enhance the TB-Free India campaign in Uttar Pradesh.
Mandatory TB screening was directed for hotel, hospitality, and medical staff.
Monthly meetings of State and District TB Forums were mandated.
TB Champions and social media will be used to raise awareness and dispel misconceptions.
The government is committed to achieving a TB-Free India with the cooperation of all stakeholders.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Health Department and various stakeholders
- What
- Strengthening the TB-Free India campaign
- When
- Meeting held on Saturday
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To achieve the goal of a TB-Free India through coordinated efforts and awareness
- Chairperson
- Amit Kumar Ghosh, Additional Chief Secretary, Medical and Health, Uttar Pradesh
- Key Initiative
- Mandatory TB screening for hotel, hospitality, and medical staff
- Meeting Frequency
- Monthly meetings of State and District TB Forums
- Awareness Strategy
- Engagement of TB Champions and social media for awareness
- Government Commitment
- Full commitment to achieving TB-Free India
- Participants
- Special Secretary, Medical, Health and Family Welfare Department, Director General of Medical and Health Services, State TB Officer, Deputy State TB Officer, and representatives from WHO, IHAT, GHS, and CFAR