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Union Health Minister Chairs High-Level Virtual Review Meeting of TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan with all States and UTs; Calls for Push Towards a TB-Free India
Strategies for Achieving a Tuberculosis-Free India
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 29 Jun 2026 · 1 min
Overview of TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Shri J.P. Nadda chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, focusing on strategies for achieving a tuberculosis-free India.
The UPSC angle
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Relevance for UPSC CSE
Understanding health policies and government initiatives in combating diseases like tuberculosis is crucial for the UPSC CSE, especially in areas related to health, governance, and sustainable development.
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