A Central Tuberculosis Division (CTD), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India (GoI) is implementing “Programme Towards Elimination of Tuberculosis” funded by “International Bank for Reconstruction and Development” (IBRD), The World Bank to improve the coverage and quality of Tuberculosis control interventions in the private and public sector in nine targeted states of India. In order to strengthen this initiative and intensify private sector engagement, establishment of National Technical Support Unit (NTSU) and STSUs in nine priority states have been considered as the key action points under institutional framework under NTEP.
We are supporting establishment of the STSU-Tamil Nadu to support the state in implementing the engagement of Service Providers. The STSU operates out of Chennai and function with active support, supervision and monitoring by the NTSU.