Varun Arjun Medical College & Rohilkhand Hospital (VAMC&RH), Banthra, Shahjahanpur, successfully convened a Core Committee Meeting under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) to review ongoing activities and strengthen institutional efforts towards tuberculosis prevention, screening, diagnosis, and patient support.
The meeting was chaired by Dr. (Col.) R. N. Shukla, Principal & Dean, and attended by the Medical Superintendent, District Tuberculosis Officer, NTEP officials, and Heads of various clinical and para-clinical departments. Key discussions focused on enhancing TB preventive treatment (TPT) coverage, improving patient contact tracing, strengthening Nikshay portal registration, expanding screening activities across OPD and IPD services, and ensuring timely diagnostic testing for tuberculosis patients.
During the meeting, emphasis was laid on increasing sputum sample collection and testing, particularly among high-risk patient groups. The Department of Pediatrics was encouraged to intensify TB screening efforts, while plans for organizing a Continuing Medical Education (CME) program on Tuberculosis were also discussed. The committee further highlighted the need for dedicated manpower to support Nikshay enrolment and data management activities.
The meeting reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to supporting the Government of India’s vision of a TB-Free India through coordinated multidisciplinary action, enhanced awareness, and improved patient care services.
VAMC&RH remains dedicated to strengthening public health initiatives and contributing actively to the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program.