2,390 Tamil Nadu Gram Panchayats declared TB-free for 2025
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Multi-sectoral collaboration and community-level monitoring: a GS2 Social Justice and Public Health case study.
Why in news
Tamil Nadu State TB Officer Asha Frederick announced that 2,390 Gram Panchayats were declared TB-free for 2025 after meeting specific notification and treatment success criteria.
Background
The declaration covers 2,390 Gram Panchayats in Tamil Nadu. The initiative is supported by JOSH Teams launched in five districts by the Ministries of Health and Family Welfare, Youth Affairs and Sports, and Defence.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact2,390 Gram Panchayats in Tamil Nadu declared TB-free for 2025
- BodyJOSH Teams were launched by the Ministries of Health and Family Welfare, Youth Affairs and Sports, and Defence
- SchemeJOSH Teams support the National TB Elimination Programme
Prelims practice question
Which initiative supports the National TB Elimination Programme through multi-ministerial collaboration?
- (a)Ayushman Bharat
- (b)NITI Aayog
- (c)PM-JAY
- (d)JOSH Teams
Show answer
Answer: (d) JOSH Teams — JOSH Teams were launched by the Ministries of Health and Family Welfare, Youth Affairs and Sports, and Defence to support the programme.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of multi-ministerial collaboration and community-level monitoring in achieving the goal of tuberculosis elimination in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-ministerial synergy: Leveraging sports and defence infrastructure to bolster public health outreach
- Community-led monitoring: Utilizing Gram Panchayat success criteria to ensure treatment adherence and notification
- Decentralized health governance: Empowering local bodies to achieve specific epidemiological targets
Keywords: Multi-sectoral approach · Public health infrastructure · Community participation · Epidemiological surveillance · National TB Elimination Programme
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