The learner will be able to 

- Recall the causative agent for TB
- Identify the microbiological characteristics of M.TB

Discuss the National Strategic plan and its strategic pillars and the important indicators on its results framework.

Describe the critical stages in the evolution of the TB control program in India from the pre-NTP era, to RNTCP, and NTEP.

Mention critical progress made in the transition.

End TB strategy and its pillars

Stop TB Strategy

Discuss the time frame, context and the components of the DOTS strategy.

• The National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) is the public health initiative of the Government of India that organizes the country’s Tuberculosis Elimination efforts. 
• NTEP is a centrally sponsored scheme being implemented under the aegis of the National Health Mission with resources sharing between the State Governments and the Central Government.
• The program provides various free of cost, quality tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment services across the country.
• Vision
• Goals

Provide insight into the evolution and key components of the RNTCP Era.

Provide insight into the evolution and key components of the NTP Era.

Discuss the necessary challenges and evolution of TB treatment leading up to the introduction of Chemotherapy.