RNTCP Annual Report 2012 - TBC India

strengthened to increase administrative and
managerial capacity, creating space for local
programme managers to focus on supervision
and quality of services.
� Web based application will be developed for
creating dynamic HRD database to assist better
planning and facilitate faster communication
Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization:
� Generating demand for earlier diagnosis and
treatment.
� Community ownership, participation and involvement
are essential for universal access.
� Enhancing the ACSM capacity of service providers
to improve the quality of service delivery.
� ACSM can reduce stigma which is critical for
universal access.
� Increased coverage can be achieved by focusing
on at risk and clinically, socially and occupationally
vulnerable populations.
Monitoring and Evaluation, Surveillance and Impact
Assessment:
� Case Based Web Based application will be de-
Evolving strategies of TB Control in India:
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veloped for real time data entry to enhance
programme management and better decision
making.
� Relevant, timely and accurate data collection at
each level of programme and the healthcare system.
� Analysis of these data is critical for ensuring continual
programmatic improvement.
Research to inform TB Control policy and practice:
� OperationalResearch will be promoted to optimize
TB control
� Priority research agenda to be developed.
� Conduct or commission priority research
� Rapidly translate lessons into innovative policy
and practice
� Web based application for faster feedback to
the Principal Investigators and facilitate monitoring
of the process of proposal submission
and the decisions of respective committees
Key Interventions:
� Strengthening and improving the quality of basic
DOTS services
� Further strengthen and align with health system