Tuberculosis was declared a legally notifiable disease in India, making notification mandatory for all sectors including private practitioners, in which year?
- A 2005
- B 2012 ✓
- C 2017
- D 2019
Correct answer: B. 2012
Explanation
In May 2012 the Government of India declared tuberculosis a notifiable disease, requiring every case diagnosed by public or private providers to be reported, now largely through the Nikshay portal. 2005 marks the nationwide scale-up of DOTS under RNTCP, while 2017 corresponds to the launch of the National Strategic Plan aligned with the End TB Strategy targets.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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