CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu virtually launched the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan today (September 9, 2022).

Detailed explanation-2: -Over 9.5 lakh tuberculosis patients have been adopted under the ‘Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ which was launched by President Droupadi Murmu on September 9 with an aim to eliminate the disease five years ahead of the SDG (Sustainable Development Goal) target of 2030.

Detailed explanation-3: -Objectives of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan: Increase patient support to help TB patients receive better care. Boost community participation in order to fulfill India’s promise to eradicate TB by 2025.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu will virtually launch the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan on September 9th to reinvigorate the mission of TB elimination from the country by 2025.

Detailed explanation-5: -Introduction: The Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP), based on the internationally recommended Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (DOTS) strategy, was launched in 1997 expanded across the country in a phased manner with support from World Bank and other development partners.