Karnataka launches divisional drive to integrate TB and tobacco control programmes

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Health officials said baccy  usage  remains 1  of the astir   important    preventable hazard  factors linked to tuberculosis successful  India

Health officials said baccy usage remains 1 of the astir important preventable hazard factors linked to tuberculosis successful India | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Karnataka has launched a divisional-level inaugural to integrate tuberculosis power and baccy cessation services, bringing unneurotic 2 large nationalist wellness programmes - the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) and the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP).

The State Tobacco Control Cell nether the Health Department, successful concern with Vital Strategies, convened a divisional-level store successful Bengaluru connected Thursday (April 30) to operationalise the TB-Tobacco Integration Framework crossed the 9 districts of Bengaluru Division and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Around 80 nationalist wellness officers and programme unit participated successful the day-long store held successful Bengaluru.

Published - May 02, 2026 07:53 p.m. IST

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