The 'Nikshay Poshan Yojana' under NTEP provides direct benefit transfer of Rs. 500/month to TB patients primarily to address which component of treatment success?
- A Travel reimbursement for facility visits
- B Nutritional support to improve treatment outcomes ✓
- C Compensation for lost wages during hospitalization
- D Purchase of drugs from private pharmacies
Correct answer: B. Nutritional support to improve treatment outcomes
Explanation
Nikshay Poshan Yojana recognises that malnutrition is a major risk factor for TB and poor treatment outcomes. Rs. 500 per month is provided throughout the treatment duration as nutritional support, not as wage compensation or travel reimbursement. Addressing the food-nutrition-TB nexus is essential because underweight patients have 3–5 times higher TB incidence and higher mortality. Drugs under NTEP are provided free of cost regardless.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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