Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials of the Union Health Ministry and other Development Partners to launch a Jan-Andolan against Tuberculosis involving Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan outlined the various steps taken by the Government of India under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) in combating the disease of TB which were backed by bold commitments of both affirmative action and resources.
“We wish to make 2021 the year of Tuberculosis,” stated the Minister.