Under NTEP, a private practitioner diagnoses a case of sputum-positive pulmonary TB. Within what timeframe must this case be notified to NTEP through the Ni-kshay portal?
- A 72 hours
- B 24 hours ✓
- C 7 days
- D 30 days
Correct answer: B. 24 hours
Explanation
All healthcare providers (public and private) must notify diagnosed TB cases to NTEP within 24 hours through the Ni-kshay portal or nearest public health authority. This mandatory notification is under the Epidemic Diseases Act and is essential for TB elimination efforts.
Reference: Standards for TB Care in India, 2017 ed.
High-yield for: NEET PGINI-CETNExTFMGEUSMLEPLABMRCP
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