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PPM Coordinator to DTO and by STS to
DTO or MOTC
on a monthly basis for onward
submission to be included in Quarterly Report on Programme Management and Logistics
(QRPML) or Programme Management Report.
World TB Day
The World TB Day is observed each year globally on March 24. In India, numerous
events and activities are organized at national, state, district, and community levels to
draw public attention to TB as a major health problem and efforts being made under
RNTCP for TB care and control. The World TB Day represents a worldwide call to action
as well as helps mobilize political and social commitment at the national level. It is
necessary to plan it well, to derive maximum benefit. As a major media event, the World
TB Day provides a good opportunity to draw attention towards:
1.
Good work done under RNTCP
2.
Local/regional/national TB scenario to inform and emphasize the urgency
3.
Role of different sections of society and service providers to bridge gaps
4.
Gaps and what more needs to be done
5.
Mobilize support of stakeholders and increase commitment from local
leaders/health managers/ administrators to fight TB
6.
Attract media attention/coverage to emphasize the urgency of TB control for wider
understanding, support, and commitment
7.
Co-opt new groups as partners such as businesses, private practitioners etc.
8.
NGOs and professional bodies, which are important in the fight against TB
Plan for World TB Day at the start of the year while formulating the District Annual
Action Plan and PIP.
Essential reading material:
1. Operational Handbook on ACSM for RNTCP
2.
RNTCP Health Communication Strateg
Strategic approach to plan ACSM activities
Strategies are broadly classified in to two groups
For greater demand for early diagnosis and treatment, improvement in thehealth seeking
behaviourthrough empowered community structures andother stakeholders, using
evidence based BCC strategies will be adopted.
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