State closer to TB-free goal: Minister

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.

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.

The minister 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.

She also informed that Haryana has made significant progress under the Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. Earlier, ranked 10th in the country, the state is now on the fifth position.