New RNTCP software online to monitor TB control program is:
NIKSHAY
NICHAY
E- DOTS
NIRBHAI
Ans. a. NIKSHAYRef: Parks Text book of Preventive and Social Medicine, 24th Ed; Page No-448New RNTCP software to online monitor TB control program is NIKSHAY; developed by Central TB Division in collaboration with National Informatics Center.Other new initiatives of RNTCP is:99 DOTS: Improve adherence to treatment. Patient has to give missed call to hidden number (underneath the drug) after eating the drug.Bedaquiline new FDA approved drug of MDR cases.
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