Bishnupur DC reviews implementation of TB elimination programme
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

Imphal, October 28 2026: A meeting to review the implementation of the Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Programme in Bishnupur District was held today at the Conference Hall of the Mini Secretariat Complex.

The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner, Bishnupur, Pooja Elangbam.

During the meeting, District Tuberculosis Officer DTO), Bishnupur, Dr .Amrita Sougaijam, briefed the DC on the status of the 100 Pragati Action Points.

The review covered the formation of the TBMB Committee and block-level teams in Nambol, Bishnupur and Moirang Blocks in coordination with the respective Block Development Officers (BDOs), the Sahyog Kosh Account, target population screening, screening workforce, downstream dependencies, X-ray screening coverage, treatment outcomes, TB Preventive Therapy and Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) performance, among other key indicators.

The DTO also highlighted 12 villages identified across the three subdivisions for the declaration of TB-Mukt Panchayats.

During the meeting, the DC emphasised the need to improve TB screening and testing, strengthen interdepartmental coordination and work collectively towards achieving the goal of TB-free villages and a TB-free district.

She directed the officials to enhance screening coverage and set weekly targets, which would be closely monitored.

The DC further instructed the BDOs to mobilise the public for TB screening and work in close coordination with the DTO to ensure that more people are screened and those diagnosed with TB receive timely and appropriate treatment .

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