{"id":35326,"date":"2025-07-09T13:22:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T07:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=35326"},"modified":"2025-07-09T13:22:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T07:52:09","slug":"tb-screening-in-puducherry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/","title":{"rendered":"TB Screening in Puducherry: First State to Integrate with Family Adoption Programme for TB Control"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#TB_Screening_in_Puducherry_Puducherry_becomes_the_first_state_to_integrate_tuberculosis_screening_into_the_Family_Adoption_Programme_Learn_how_this_public_health_initiative_boosts_early_diagnosis_and_aligns_with_Indias_TB_elimination_goals\" >TB Screening in Puducherry: Puducherry becomes the first state to integrate tuberculosis screening into the Family Adoption Programme. Learn how this public health initiative boosts early diagnosis and aligns with India&#8217;s TB elimination goals.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Puducherry_Pioneers_TB_Screening_in_Family_Adoption_Programme\" >\ud83d\udccc Puducherry Pioneers TB Screening in Family Adoption Programme<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#Integrating_Health_with_Community_Outreach\" >Integrating Health with Community Outreach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#Molecular_Diagnostics_Boosting_Accuracy\" >Molecular Diagnostics: Boosting Accuracy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#TB-Free_Villages_A_Step_Toward_Elimination\" >TB-Free Villages: A Step Toward Elimination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#Medical_Students_at_the_Frontline\" >Medical Students at the Frontline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#New_Tool_Verbal_Autopsy_to_Reduce_Mortality\" >New Tool: Verbal Autopsy to Reduce Mortality<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#%E2%9A%A0%EF%B8%8F_Why_This_News_Matters\" >\u26a0\ufe0f Why This News Matters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#Strengthening_Disease_Surveillance\" >Strengthening Disease Surveillance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#Aligns_with_National_TB_Elimination_Goals\" >Aligns with National TB Elimination Goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#Innovative_Role_of_Medical_Students\" >Innovative Role of Medical Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#Data-Driven_Intervention\" >Data-Driven Intervention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#%F0%9F%A7%AD_Historical_Context_TB_Efforts_in_India\" >\ud83e\udded Historical Context: TB Efforts in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#Evolution_of_NTEP\" >Evolution of NTEP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#Focus_on_Active_Case_Finding_ACF\" >Focus on Active Case Finding (ACF)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#Shift_Toward_Elimination\" >Shift Toward Elimination<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#%F0%9F%93%9D_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CPuducherrys_TB_Integration%E2%80%9D\" >\ud83d\udcdd Key Takeaways from \u201cPuducherry\u2019s TB Integration\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#1_What_is_the_Family_Adoption_Programme_FAP\" >1. What is the Family Adoption Programme (FAP)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#2_Why_is_Puducherrys_initiative_under_FAP_considered_unique\" >2. Why is Puducherry\u2019s initiative under FAP considered unique?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#3_What_is_CBNAAT_and_how_is_it_used\" >3. What is CBNAAT and how is it used?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#4_What_are_TB-free_villages\" >4. What are TB-free villages?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#5_What_is_a_verbal_autopsy_and_why_is_it_important\" >5. What is a verbal autopsy and why is it important?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/tb-screening-in-puducherry\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TB_Screening_in_Puducherry_Puducherry_becomes_the_first_state_to_integrate_tuberculosis_screening_into_the_Family_Adoption_Programme_Learn_how_this_public_health_initiative_boosts_early_diagnosis_and_aligns_with_Indias_TB_elimination_goals\"><\/span><strong>TB Screening in Puducherry<\/strong>: Puducherry becomes the first state to integrate tuberculosis screening into the Family Adoption Programme. Learn how this public health initiative boosts early diagnosis and aligns with India&#8217;s TB elimination goals.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Puducherry_Pioneers_TB_Screening_in_Family_Adoption_Programme\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Puducherry Pioneers TB Screening in Family Adoption Programme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Integrating_Health_with_Community_Outreach\"><\/span>Integrating Health with Community Outreach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Puducherry has become the first Union Territory in India to <strong>integrate tuberculosis (TB) screening into the National Medical Commission&#8217;s Family Adoption Programme (FAP)<\/strong> Under FAP, medical students \u201cadopt\u201d 3\u20135 families each, providing regular follow-up for three years Now, every family member is screened for TB symptoms during routine visits. When a suspected case is found, the students facilitate diagnosis and treatment support <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Molecular_Diagnostics_Boosting_Accuracy\"><\/span>Molecular Diagnostics: Boosting Accuracy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Puducherry\u2019s health authorities rely heavily on <strong>molecular diagnostic tools<\/strong> such as CBNAAT (Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test), the WHO\u2011approved gold standard  Since 2015, there has been a <strong>136% increase in TB testing<\/strong>, ensuring prompt and accurate diagnosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TB-Free_Villages_A_Step_Toward_Elimination\"><\/span>TB-Free Villages: A Step Toward Elimination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In its first phase, eight villages in Puducherry have been declared <strong>TB\u2011free<\/strong>. By year-end, the goal is to cover <strong>40 villages<\/strong> through sustained interventionThe <strong>Intermediate Reference Laboratory (IRL)<\/strong> at the Govt. Hospital for Chest Diseases, capable of 120,000 tests annually, has been ranked the <strong>top-performing IRL<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_Students_at_the_Frontline\"><\/span>Medical Students at the Frontline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Led by Indira Gandhi Medical College and in collaboration with the UT health department, <strong>medical students play a crucial role<\/strong> They identify presumptive TB cases, support molecular testing, and ensure treatment adherence as part of their community outreach duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Tool_Verbal_Autopsy_to_Reduce_Mortality\"><\/span>New Tool: Verbal Autopsy to Reduce Mortality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Puducherry has introduced <strong>verbal autopsies<\/strong> for TB-related deaths, interviewing families to identify Early findings reveal many deaths occur more than two weeks post-diagnosis\u2014highlighting the need for faster interventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"TB-screening-in-Puducherry\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.assettype.com\/deccanherald%2F2024-01%2F59957f76-dda4-4601-b7a0-49e6c9cc9371%2Ftuberculosis_1564234083.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C1200%2C630&amp;w=1200&amp;ar=40%3A21&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ogImage=true&amp;mode=crop\" alt=\"TB screening in Puducherry\" title=\"TB screening in Puducherry\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TB screening in Puducherry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9A%A0%EF%B8%8F_Why_This_News_Matters\"><\/span>\u26a0\ufe0f Why This News Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthening_Disease_Surveillance\"><\/span>Strengthening Disease Surveillance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By linking TB screening with community\u2011based family adoption by medical students, Puducherry is <strong>revolutionizing active case finding<\/strong>. This collaborative model ensures <strong>wider population coverage<\/strong> and early detection, crucial for controlling disease in under\u2011served areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aligns_with_National_TB_Elimination_Goals\"><\/span>Aligns with National TB Elimination Goals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India aims to eliminate TB by <strong>2025<\/strong>, five years ahead of the global target  Puducherry\u2019s initiative supports the <strong>National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP)<\/strong>, launched in 2004, enhancing its efficiency through community mobilization and advanced diagnostics <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Innovative_Role_of_Medical_Students\"><\/span>Innovative Role of Medical Students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FAP is part of Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME); now, it\u2019s also a <strong>public health tool<\/strong> Students gain real-world epidemiological and diagnostic experience, while the health system leverages additional manpower for disease control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data-Driven_Intervention\"><\/span>Data-Driven Intervention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The use of CBNAAT and verbal autopsy enables <strong>evidence-based actions<\/strong>. Early and accurate diagnostics reduce treatment delays, while verbal autopsies help identify and address systemic obstacles to TB control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%AD_Historical_Context_TB_Efforts_in_India\"><\/span>\ud83e\udded Historical Context: TB Efforts in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_NTEP\"><\/span>Evolution of NTEP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>National TB Elimination Programme<\/strong> (formerly RNTCP) began in 1997, becoming nationwide by 2006  It follows the WHO-endorsed DOTS framework and has since enhanced rapid molecular testing (CBNAAT, TruNat) and lab infrastructure <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_Active_Case_Finding_ACF\"><\/span>Focus on Active Case Finding (ACF)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has expanded ACF initiatives by targeting vulnerable groups and conducting community outreach. Puducherry enhances this model by involving medical students through FAP, improving case notifications and early intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shift_Toward_Elimination\"><\/span>Shift Toward Elimination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2020, the programme was renamed NTEP, aiming for a TB\u2011free India by 2025 This shift included intensified molecular diagnostics, AI\u2011enabled chest X\u2011rays, private\u2011sector partnerships, and innovation like verbal autopsy and community\u2011based screening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%9D_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CPuducherrys_TB_Integration%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcdd Key Takeaways from \u201cPuducherry\u2019s TB Integration\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>First UT\/state<\/strong> to include <strong>TB screening<\/strong> in NMC\u2019s FAP <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Medical students<\/strong> screen families, assist in TB diagnosis and treatment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>CBNAAT molecular testing<\/strong>, with a 136% surge in TB testing since 2015<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Eight villages TB\u2011free<\/strong>, with a target of 40 by year\u2011end<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Verbal autopsy introduced<\/strong> to understand TB mortality delays<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TB screening in Puducherry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_Family_Adoption_Programme_FAP\"><\/span>1. What is the Family Adoption Programme (FAP)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Family Adoption Programme (FAP)<\/strong> is an initiative by the <strong>National Medical Commission (NMC)<\/strong> under which medical students adopt 3\u20135 families each, ensuring regular health follow-ups, preventive care, and community engagement over three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_is_Puducherrys_initiative_under_FAP_considered_unique\"><\/span>2. Why is Puducherry\u2019s initiative under FAP considered unique?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Puducherry is the <strong>first Union Territory\/state in India<\/strong> to integrate <strong>tuberculosis (TB) screening<\/strong> into the Family Adoption Programme. This allows early detection and community-level intervention for TB through medical student involvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_CBNAAT_and_how_is_it_used\"><\/span>3. What is CBNAAT and how is it used?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CBNAAT<\/strong> (Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test) is a molecular diagnostic tool used for <strong>rapid and accurate detection of TB bacteria and drug resistance<\/strong>. It\u2019s endorsed by the <strong>World Health Organization (WHO)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_are_TB-free_villages\"><\/span>4. What are TB-free villages?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are villages where <strong>no active TB cases are detected or reported<\/strong> over a certain period due to active case finding, proper treatment, and consistent screening efforts under NTEP or other initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_is_a_verbal_autopsy_and_why_is_it_important\"><\/span>5. What is a verbal autopsy and why is it important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>verbal autopsy<\/strong> is a method where relatives of a deceased patient are interviewed to determine the cause of death. 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