Delhi’s battle against tuberculosis takes a decisive step forward with the establishment of a dedicated District TB Center-cum-Chest Clinic at Najafgarh’s Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC). Part of the National TB Elimination Programme, this upgrade includes a 10-bed IPD for managing all TB variants, from standard to multi-drug resistant cases.
Announcing the development, Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh highlighted its role in fortifying local health networks. Serving southwest Delhi’s rural pockets—including Nangli, Sakrawati, and surrounding villages—the RHTC currently caters to 3-4 lakh residents. The new clinic eliminates the need for arduous trips to distant facilities like Jaffarpur RTRM Hospital, thanks to superior connectivity via roads and metro.
Equipped with cutting-edge tools such as CBNAAT (GeneXpert) and Truenat, the center promises swift and accurate diagnostics. Dr. Singh noted, ‘By centralizing advanced testing, dedicated beds, and specialist care, we ensure no patient is denied treatment due to distance or resource shortages.’ This initiative reflects the leadership of Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta in building a robust, accessible health ecosystem.
Building momentum, the recent ‘TB-Free India Campaign 2.0’ spanned 15 days, organizing 432 health camps—88 in high-risk zones. Over 38,800 screenings, 18,645 X-rays, and 12,586 NAAT tests led to detecting 3,760 cases. Treatment reached 1,768 families, 302 patients received nutritional support, 42 Nikshay Mitras joined, and 40 elected officials participated actively.
This facility strengthens ongoing care linkages with local diagnostics, underscoring Delhi’s resolve to eradicate TB through proactive, community-focused strategies.
