JOINT EFFORT FOR ELIMINATION OF TUBERCULOSIS (JEET)

The Joint Effort for Elimination of Tuberculosis (JEET) is a project that aims to extend quality TB care to patients seeking care in the private sector through developing effective partnerships with private health service.

Objectives

  • Develop an insight into private sector
  • Conduct mapping & prioritisation of private sector healthcare providers
  • Facilitate access to RNTCP-approved affordable TB diagnostics for patients seeking care in the private sector
  • Facilitate access to early, appropriate and free treatment and adherence support systems for patients seeking care in the private sector

Approach

The project sets up effective and sustainable structures called Patient Provider Support Agency (PPSA) which offers support to TB patients throughout the process

Activities

  • Mapping private health care providers and identifying champion providers
  • Following up and engaging private providers through visits and continuing medical education (CME)
  • Facilitating private sector notifications on the Nikshay national registry portal
  • Establishing linkages to quality-assured free diagnostics and treatment (FDCs) services under RNTCP
  • Supporting treatment adherence

Expected outcome

  • Increased number of TB patients approaching private providers getting notified and referred to the TB units of RNTCP