Questions

What are the phases of RNTCP?

RNTCP was launched in 1993, in a phased manner to be evolved through pilot phase (1993-1996), DOTS intensification phase (1997-2006), Stop TB strategy (2007-2011), and currently the Universal Access or National Strategic Plan (2012-2017).

What are the activities of RNTCP?

Newer Activities:

  • IRL strengthening for sputum microscopy EQA implementation and provision of culture and drug sensitivity testing.
  • Introduction of pediatric patient wise drug boxes.
  • DOTS Plus implementation in phased manner.

What are the objectives of RNTCP?

Objectives of the programme: To reduce the incidence of and mortality due to TB. To prevent further emergence of drug resistance and effectively manage drug-resistant TB cases. To improve outcomes among HIV-infected TB patients.

What is DOTS in RNTCP?

Introduction: Directly observed treatment short-course (DOTS) strategy is one of the vital components of Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) came into existence in 1997. Directly observed treatment providers (DOT providers) are the grass root level link between program and clients.

What is the new name of Rntcp?

the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program
NTEP is the new name of the RNTCP At the start of 2020 the central government of India renamed the RNTCP the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).

Which of these is the first step in the tuberculosis Control Program?

First line treatment of drug-sensitive TB consists of a two-months (8weeks) intensive phase with four drug FDCs followed by a continuation phase of four months (16 Weeks) with three drug FDCs.

What is Rntcp stands for?

The Government of India revitalized NTP as Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP) in the same year. DOTS was officially launched as the RNTCP strategy in 1997 and by the end of 2005 the entire country was covered under the programme.

What is IP and CP in TB?

There are two phases in the treatment of tuberculosis: the intensive phase (IP) of 2-4 months and the continuation phase (CP) of 4-5 months, depending upon the category of treatment. During IP, all doses are given under direct observation, three times a week on alternate days for 2-4 months.

What does RNTCP stand for?

The Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP) thus formulated, adopted the internationally recommended Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (DOTS) strategy, as the most systematic and cost-effective approach to revitalise the TB control programme in India.