Improving diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis and strengthening the quality of preventive care are some key measure being taken by the government.
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He said the government planned to provide quality preventive care to vulnerable groups like slum dwellers and tribals.
The focus would also be on expanding the diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis and promoting research on the disease.
According to the WHO, 320,000 tuberculosis patients died in 2010 in India.
The estimated death rate per 100,000 people due to tuberculosis declined from 38 in 1990 to 27 in 2010 and further down to 24 in 2011.
Source-IANS