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State closer to TB-free goal: Minister

Over 4L people screened this year

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Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao has said the state government is working swiftly and effectively to achieve the Central government’s goal of eliminating tuberculosis (TB) by 2030.

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Highlighting the initiatives taken so far, she informed that over 4 lakh people have been screened across the state this year, of which 95,000 underwent X-ray exams. Based on these tests, 57,000 cases have been identified and notified. She said the government provides free medicines to patients, along with financial assistance of Rs 1,000 per month for nutrition support. So far, Rs 131 crore has been transferred directly into patients’ accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme.

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She said under the Nirogi Haryana Scheme, 94 lakh beneficiaries have been screened and more than 5.5 crore tests conducted. In addition, Rs 3,000 crore has been spent on 27 lakh claims under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, while Rs 1,300 crore has been disbursed for 9.50 lakh claims under the Chirayu Scheme.

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She also said Haryana has made progress under the Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. Earlier, it was ranked 10th in the country, and now it is fifth.

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