Dialogue around TB and TB-HIV co-infection in India

On 10th May 2011 the new incoming head of India's national TB programme (formally called Revised National TB Control Programme - RNTCP) met the civil society for an open, informal and participatory interaction on a range of TB-related issues. The RNTCP agreed to support and participate in a proposed national consultation on TB and HIV collaborative activities in India. Participants from the civil society raised several key issues.

Landmark meeting of civil society with head of India's TB Programme

[Issues raised by civil society] On 10th May 2011 the new incoming head of India's national TB programme (formally called Revised National TB Control Programme - RNTCP) met the civil society for an open, informal and participatory interaction on a range of TB-related issues. Dr Ashok Kumar, Deputy Director General, Central TB Division, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Dr KS Sachdeva, Chief Medical Officer, RNTCP attended this interface with a range of civil society representatives to have a dialogue on key issues that emerged on TB care and control in India.