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Revised national TB control programme in India.

L S Chauhan1, J Tonsing

  • 1Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 522 C Wing, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi 110 011, India. ddgtb@tbcindia.org

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|October 29, 2005
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India's Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP) successfully expanded Directly Observed Treatment, Short Course (DOTS) to over 83% of the population, treating millions and saving lives. Challenges remain in maintaining quality and reach across the diverse nation.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Global Health Initiatives

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health challenge in India.
  • The Directly Observed Treatment, Short Course (DOTS) strategy is a key global approach to TB control.
  • The Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP) was established in India in 1997 to implement DOTS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the implementation and achievements of India's RNTCP.
  • To assess the impact of RNTCP on TB mortality, morbidity, and transmission.
  • To identify challenges faced by the RNTCP during its expansion.

Main Methods:

  • The RNTCP, an application of the DOTS strategy, has been implemented nationwide since 1997.
  • Programmatic data on coverage, patient treatment, case detection, and treatment success rates were analyzed.

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  • Progress was measured against national and international TB control targets.

    • Main Results:

    • RNTCP achieved rapid expansion, reaching over 83% of India's population by September 2005.
    • Over 3.5 million patients were initiated on treatment, saving an estimated 600,000 lives.
    • In 2003, case detection rate was 69% and treatment success rate was 86%, meeting or exceeding targets.

    Conclusions:

    • The RNTCP represents the largest and fastest DOTS expansion globally, significantly impacting TB control in India.
    • Despite substantial achievements in coverage and patient outcomes, challenges persist.
    • Key challenges include ensuring quality of services, decentralizing management, and reaching all societal segments.