Under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (PMTBMBA), the 'Ni-kshay Mitra' initiative allows individuals and organizations to support TB patients. A Ni-kshay Mitra supporting a patient throughout treatment provides all of the following EXCEPT:
- A Nutritional support (food baskets/supplements)
- B Vocational support to improve livelihoods
- C Diagnosis confirmation and treatment initiation at designated TB units ✓
- D Additional diagnostic investigations beyond what NTEP provides
Correct answer: C. Diagnosis confirmation and treatment initiation at designated TB units
Explanation
Ni-kshay Mitra is a community support initiative under PMTBMBA where volunteers (individuals, CSOs, corporates) adopt TB patients for treatment support. Their roles include providing nutritional support, vocational/livelihood assistance, and additional diagnostic or therapeutic support beyond the standard NTEP package. However, diagnosis confirmation and treatment initiation are clinical responsibilities of the designated microscopy centres, TU, and district TB officers under NTEP—these cannot be delegated to Ni-kshay Mitras.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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