India Boosts Health Infrastructure for TB Fight

The Indian health ministry is prioritizing the reinforcement of public health infrastructure and enhancement of patient-centric services. Discussions have focused on strengthening regulatory frameworks and advancing India's commitment to eradicating tuberculosis as a public health challenge. The Union health minister has called for the adoption of best regulatory practices, emphasizing sustained efforts in patient satisfaction and regulatory supervision.

States have been urged to improve supply-chain efficiencies and monitoring gaps in the Free Drugs and Diagnostics Services Initiatives. Efforts are underway to expand Jan Aushadhi Kendras and AMRIT Pharmacy stores to ensure wider access to affordable medicines. The importance of timely and quality diagnostics across all levels of healthcare—primary, secondary, and tertiary—was also highlighted, stressing their foundational role in effective healthcare delivery.

Reaffirming the national resolve against tuberculosis, a mission-mode approach with intensified screening, diagnostics, and treatment adherence is being promoted. Strengthening accountability and improving health outcomes rely on people's participation. The health ministers of Rajasthan and Maharashtra have pledged full cooperation, with the central government offering continued support through various interventions and development programs.