| On World Tuberculosis Day, Union Health Minister J P Nadda launched a nation-wide campaign aimed to accelerate progress towards TB elimination through intensified, targeted and technology-driven interventions.
In the 100 days campaign, AI-enabled portable X-ray tools will bring testing directly to tribal hamlets, migrant camps, urban slums, and high-risk spots. Mobile units—Ni-Kshay vans—will deliver on-the-go care. Ayushman health camps will offer chest X-rays, NAAT tests, blood sugar, haemoglobin, blood pressure, and BMI checks. This is a crucial intervention, as delayed diagnosis has long been one of the biggest obstacles in TB control. By leveraging technology to identify cases early, |