National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP)
Formerly RNTCP, the NTEP is the central framework for TB care in India. Focus on these high-yield points for your exams.
1. Key Paradigms Shifted
| Focus Area | Current NTEP Standards |
|---|---|
| Goal | Elimination by 2025. |
| Drug Regimen | Daily Fixed-Dose Combinations (FDCs). |
| Diagnostics | Rapid molecular (CBNAAT/Truenat) > Smear Microscopy. |
2. Essential Schemes
- Nikshay Poshan Yojana: ₹500/month DBT for nutritional support.
- Ni-kshay Mitras: Community volunteers adopting patients for support.
- Ni-kshay Portal: Mandatory real-time notification and management system.
NEET PG Hint: Always recall that NTEP prioritizes Active Case Finding (ACF) over passive approaches. If a question mentions “control,” think of the old RNTCP; if it mentions “elimination” and “2025 target,” it is the NTEP. For further practice on these guidelines, visit mymedschool.org.