Faridabad: Healthcare leaders from private hospitals in Haryana recently came together at Amrita Hospitals in Faridabad to discuss efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB). The meeting marked the launch of the “Consortium of Corporate Hospitals for a TB-Free Haryana.”
Distinguished stakeholders, including hospital administrators, public health experts, and government representatives such as Director Health Service, DGHS (TB). Dr. Sanjay Mattoo from the Central TB Division, Govt of India, CMO & DTO Faridabad participated in the discussion to effectively engage the private healthcare sector to support NTEP Haryana in TB elimination effort.
Speaking on the occasion Dr. Sanjay Mattoo said, “The formation of the Consortium for a TB-Free Haryana is a groundbreaking initiative that reflects the strength of public-private collaboration in addressing one of our most critical health challenges. Tuberculosis continues to affect countless lives, and through this partnership, we are ensuring that the resources, expertise, and commitment of corporate hospitals are effectively aligned with government efforts. “
Dr. Sanjeev Singh, Medical Director, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad said, “The launch of this consortium is a pivotal moment in Haryana’s fight against tuberculosis. By uniting corporate hospitals under a shared vision, we are laying the groundwork for a systematic and collaborative approach to TB care, prevention, and elimination.”
Organized by the Association of Healthcare Providers (AHPI) with technical support from the Corporate TB Pledge initiative by The Union, as part of the USAID/India-supported iDEFEAT TB project, the event represents a pivotal step toward TB elimination efforts in Haryana through a unified, private sector-led approach. This initiative is being implemented under the guidance and support of the Central Division, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), underscoring the importance of public-private collaboration in the fight against TB.
India bears the world’s highest TB burden, accounting for over 26 per cent of newly diagnosed cases and one-third of global TB deaths, according to the Global TB Report 2024. Given that private healthcare accounts for diagnosing more than 50 per cent of TB cases, this consortium underscores the vital role of corporate hospitals to contribute to the nation’s fight against tuberculosis.
The newly formed consortium aims to strengthen the commitment of private hospitals in Haryana towards achieving a TB-Free state by advocating for systems like STEPS (System for TB Elimination by Private Sector). This model encourages shared responsibility between the private and public sectors to end TB and ensure that TB care standards (STCI) are met for all patients.
The consortium will focus on standardizing TB diagnosis and treatment to ensure consistent, high-quality care in private healthcare settings, promoting public health services such as contact tracing, TB prevention treatments, airborne infection control, and patient adherence support, and introducing policy advocacy and review mechanisms to enhance adherence to TB care standards.
