Focus on TB elimination and health programmes
Union Health Minister J P Nadda held a review meeting with Haryana government officials to assess the progress of the ‘TB Mukt Bharat’ campaign and strengthen the implementation of national health programmes in the state. Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh also attended the meeting, which concluded with a collective commitment to accelerating TB elimination and improving healthcare delivery.
Emphasis on drug regulation and diagnostics
Nadda emphasised the importance of robust drug regulation, noting that continuous monitoring throughout the pharmaceutical supply chain is crucial to ensure the quality and safety of medicines. He called on authorities to institutionalise best regulatory practices and prioritise patient satisfaction, regulatory oversight and compliance, while also highlighting the need for strong supply chains, free drugs and diagnostics schemes, and uninterrupted availability of laboratory reagents and consumables.
Strengthening hospitals, blood banks and telemedicine
Underlining the critical role of diagnostics, Nadda said timely and quality testing underpins effective healthcare delivery at all levels and emphasised professional management in hospital administration and regulatory compliance. He called for stronger oversight of blood banks, hospital systems and safety standards and encouraged the state to expand technology-led solutions such as telemedicine, praising Haryana for its active adoption of telehealth services.
TB Mukt Bharat, AMRIT pharmacies and community role
Nadda reiterated the government’s resolve to eliminate tuberculosis through targeted, district-level interventions focused on screening, diagnostics, treatment adherence and nutritional support. He urged officials to work with HLL Lifecare Ltd to set up AMRIT retail pharmacy stores in every district hospital and highlighted the contribution of over 350 MY Bharat volunteers from Haryana who have joined the Ni-kshay Mitra initiative to provide psychosocial support and raise community awareness among TB patients.
Call for political engagement and state support
The Union minister called for sensitisation workshops for MLAs to encourage regular engagement with zila parishads and chief medical officers, noting that people’s participation is vital for improving health outcomes, accountability and public trust in health programmes. Assuring full support from the state, Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh said the government will continue to work closely with the Centre to strengthen programme implementation and deliver better health outcomes.
