FAQs
HRD and Documentation Division
Refer to the training calendar (updated periodically on the website ) for types and duration of training.
The training will be imparted to NTEP Program Officers, Medical College faculty, Laboratory Staff, Medical post-graduate students.
Training at NTI will be imparted based on the nominations received from Central TB Division. The aspirants shall have to request the STO of the concerned state to forward his/her name to the CTD for their respective training need.
Yes, accommodation on nominal rent is provided to the participants.
Yes, the NTI faculty will be deputed as resource person based on the request from states and the program need.
Epidemiology and Research Division
Epidemiology is the study of time, place, person distribution and socio-economic, occupational, clinical, healthcare system, host and agent related determinants of disease or health related events among specified populations. This is followed by the application of that study findings to the control of health problems.
There are 5 epidemiological parameters namely:
- Prevalence of Disease
- Prevalence of Infection
- Incidence of Disease
- Incidence of Infection
- Mortality
- Disability adjusted life years (DALYs)
The landmark studies carried out by Epidemiology Wing of NTI since inception are:
- TB Prevalence Study in Tumkur District 1962
- Longitudinal Study
- National Sample Survey to estimate the Annual Risk of TB Infection (2000-2003)
- Repeat Annual Risk of TB Infection Survey (2008 – 2010)
- TB Prevalence Survey in Nelamangala Taluk of Rural Bangalore
- Implementation Research on the completion the DRTB Diagnostic Algorithm
- A regulatory three arm double blinded randomized clinical trial of a new TB Vaccine ‘VPM1002’ among household contacts.
Major risk factors contributing to TB disease in India include undernourishment, alcohol use disorders, smoking, diabetes & HIV.
TB is primarily transmitted through the air via droplet nuclei (0.5 micron in size) which are generated when people who are suffering from active Pulmonary (lung) TB cough, sneeze, or spit. Inhalation of these droplet nuclei containing TB bacilli by susceptible individuals can cause TB infection in them.
Common symptoms include a persistent cough lasting for two weeks or more, coughing up blood, loss of appetite, weight loss, fever, chest pain, night sweats and/or fatigue.
The key components of Community Engagement imparting and raising awareness about TB disease, its cause and transmission, availability of free diagnosis and treatment, need for TB preventive treatment among contacts of TB patients and other risk groups. Among TB patients and their families, health education and counselling have a role in reducing stigma and discrimination associated with TB, addressing the adverse reactions caused by the anti-TB drugs, improving adherence to anti-TB treatment, and ensuring timely follow-ups and completion of treatment. In addition to the above, information on public health actions (Home visit, counselling, provision of treatment supporter, testing for HIV, diabetes, etc.), social support and the nutritional support offered by the programme through Nikshay Poshan Yagana (Rs. 500/- per month transferred directly to the bank accounts of TB patients) and Nikshay Mitra. Advocacy through print, radio, TV and social media for educating and encouraging people with symptoms to seek timely diagnosis and treatment is an important component of Community engagement. Community health workers play an vital role in providing education, counselling, social & emotional support and observation of direct treatment.
Globally, an estimated 10.6 million people developed TB @ 133 TB cases/1,00,000 population and 1.3 million deaths occurred @ 16 TB deaths/1,00,000 population annually in 2022. India accounted for more than 1/4th of global TB burden, with an estimated TB incidence (persons developing/contracting TB disease) of 2.8 million @ 199 TB cases/1,00,000 population and 3.4 lakh deaths @ 24 TB deaths/1,00,000 population in 2022. India notified (reported) 24.2 Lakh cases @ 172 TB cases per Lakh population in 2022.
Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization Division
The objectives of ACSM division of NTI is to disseminate information to the Health workers and public regarding TB, it’s diagnosis, treatment and its prevention. The health workers are also sensitized regarding TB elimination efforts being carried out in the country with the role of National TB institute towards this effort.
Generally, one day (3 hours) sensitization program is planned for most of the Health workers in the ACSM division of the Institute. However as per requirement of the different cadres of health workers the duration may be extended with permission of the Director of the Institute.
Yes, health workers from outside Bengaluru are also sensitized in the Institute. For stay in Hostel prior permission of the Director has to be taken by the Head of the Institute/organization sending their students/paramedical workers for sensitization.
No the ACSM division is only to generate awareness regarding TB and its elimination in the country. However, health workers being trained by the training division of the Institute receives certificate on completion of training.
World TB day awareness rally in Bengaluru was also conducted by the ACSM division in the past. The faculties of the Institute also give awareness talk in online media and TV channels on request. TB awareness talk by the officials of the Institute can be planned in other organisations on request and prior permission of the Head of the Institute.