Project Director Raman Arora interviewed Dr. Reddy, Chief Medical Superintendent, and Dr. Halappa, Additional Medical Superintendent of Mysore Railway Division, South Western Railway, on their journey with the CAP-TB Project.
Key Takeaways:
Before CAP-TB, TB screening was limited to classical symptomatic cases.
Now, increased screening efforts have identified many positive cases, preventing further spread.
A steady rise in presumptive cases since October 2023 has led to better diagnosis.
Dr. Halappa acknowledged the support of DTO Dr. Shiraz and CETI’s continuous involvement.
Innovations:
TB Screening Seals provided by CETI are used in OPD & IPD to ensure no symptomatic case is missed.
Weekly follow-ups with Mr. Venkatesh keep screening efforts on track.
Awareness via WhatsApp keeps railway staff engaged and motivated.
Dr. Reddy urged all Railway Hospitals to actively participate in TB elimination efforts, emphasizing the importance of a collaborative approach to make India TB-free.