National TB Elimination Program

Health Ministry Endorses New Six-Month Regimen For Treating Multi-Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

Under the National TB Elimination Program (NTEP), the Union Health Ministry has endorsed a new, shorter, and more efficient treatment regimen for multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) known as BPaLM. This advancement is set to benefit India’s 75,000 drug-resistant TB patients, offering a more manageable and cost-effective treatment option. This regimen significantly...