New Delhi: The Union Health Secretary, Apurva Chandra, and the Global Fund on the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly of WHO in Geneva, discussed the ways to strengthen the capacities of public health systems in the target countries for the elimination of three diseases, including tuberculosis (TB), HIV/AIDS, and malaria.
During the meeting, the Global Fund expressed its appreciation for India’s efforts in eliminating TB, noting that the country’s innovative practices in the TB program, such as the Truenat machines, hand-held X-ray devices, and other digital technologies, could be replicated worldwide.
The Global Fund also highlighted the importance of capacity building, technical support, and lab system strengthening for the sustainable growth of the TB program. In response, the Union Health Secretary expressed confidence that the Global Fund will continue its support for the TB program in India, which is committed to strengthening the capacities of public health systems to better implement the programme.
This meeting between the Union Health Secretary and the Global Fund is significant in the context of India’s efforts to eliminate three diseases. The Global Fund’s commitment to continue its support will help strengthen the capacities of public health systems and contribute to the achievement of India’s ambitious goal of eliminating TB.
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