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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Human Resources for Health

Background:

  • Training is essential for the success of public health programs, particularly for ambitious goals like ending Tuberculosis (TB).
  • India's national TB program requires robust capacity building for its workforce to achieve elimination targets.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need for adaptable and accessible training modalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present India's strategy for the capacity building of TB workers.
  • To detail the various types of training required for TB control.
  • To outline training initiatives undertaken at the National Tuberculosis Institute (NTI) over the past five years.

Main Methods:

  • Review of India's national TB worker capacity-building strategy.
  • Description of essential training components for TB programs.
  • Documentation of training activities conducted at NTI.
  • Analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on training delivery.

Main Results:

  • The article outlines a comprehensive strategy for TB worker training in India.
  • Specific training needs and types for effective TB control are identified.
  • NTI's training programs over five years are cataloged.
  • The shift towards digital and online training platforms, accelerated by COVID-19, is highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • A well-structured training program is fundamental to achieving the End TB goal.
  • Adaptation to digital platforms and online training is vital for sustained capacity building.
  • Continuous evaluation and evolution of training strategies are necessary for public health programs.