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The infrastructure will give a big boost to the TB eradication campaign after the pandemic
LUCKNOW: In what may be seen as a silver lining to a dark cloud, the Covid-19 pandemic has helped create a robust infrastructure for TB testing.
More than 200 sites for TB testing through Truenat method have been added to state’s kitty since March 2020.
“UP will have the largest network of Truenat machines by the end of March 2021, with 458 machines in place. This is in addition to 145 CB NAAT labs and 2,061 designated microscopy centres across the state,” said state TB officer Dr Santosh Gupta, adding, “The infrastructure will give a big boost to the Stop TB Campaign after the pandemic.”