OBJECTIVES

To build and strengthen political commitment, sustainability and patient-friendly health system to end TB.
To ensure the identification of TB diagnosis, quality treatment and prevention.
To Increase case notification through improved health facility based diagnosis; increase diagnosis among children and those with diabetes mellitus.
To expand case finding by engaging providers for TB care from the public sector, medical colleges, NGO sector and private sector through results based financing schemes, with formal engagements to notify TB cases.
To create a patient friendly ambience in the health facilities, advocacy for TB patients regarding their rights which will, in turn, contribute to the diagnosis and management of TB cases.
To contribute to health system strengthening through HR management and capacity development, financial management infrastructure, procurement and supply management in TB.
To develop and strength comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system.
To develop plans so that NTP can function even at times of crises like natural disasters or public health emergencies.