The NTEP notification system requires all diagnosed TB cases (public and private sector) to be notified to Nikshay within how many hours of diagnosis?
- A 12 hours
- B 48 hours
- C 24 hours ✓
- D 72 hours
Correct answer: C. 24 hours
Explanation
Under the mandatory TB notification mandate (Gazette notification 2012, operationalized through NTEP), all TB cases diagnosed by public or private healthcare providers must be notified to the district health authorities via the Nikshay portal within 24 hours of diagnosis. This applies to bacteriologically confirmed and clinically diagnosed TB cases, including extrapulmonary.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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