Five Blocks Lagging in TB Elimination; CMO Issues Show-Cause Notices
Chief Medical Officer issues show-cause notices to officials in five blocks for failing to meet TB elimination targets.
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CMO Takes Strict Action Over Unsatisfactory TB Elimination Progress
In Balrampur, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Mukesh Kumar Rastogi has adopted a stern stance following a review of the tuberculosis (TB) elimination program, run under the National Health Mission, which revealed unsatisfactory progress. During a crucial review meeting held on Thursday, instructions were issued to serve show-cause notices to the concerned officers and employees of five blocks – Gandaas Buzurg, Gasdi, Tulsipur, Maharajganj Tarii, and Pachpedwa – whose performance did not align with the set targets.
Detailed Review and Performance Deficiencies Highlighted
During the meeting, the CMO conducted a detailed block-wise review of the set targets and health indicators across various blocks. In this regard, the work execution quality in the Maharajganj Tarii block was found to be extremely poor, drawing particular objection from the CMO. An order has also been issued to withhold one month's salary of the supervisor responsible for this block.
Dr. Rastogi emphasized that TB elimination is a health program of national importance and any form of apathy or negligence will not be tolerated. The meeting also extensively discussed the functioning of the NIXTAY team and their progress reports.
Urgent Action Plan Mandated for TB Elimination
The CMO directed the present officers to immediately formulate a concrete action plan to successfully achieve the set TB elimination targets within the stipulated timeframe. He also highlighted the importance of maintaining data accuracy and quality, as well as ensuring regular monitoring.
A clear message issued by the Health Department states that in the future, accountability of officers will be determined based on their performance in various programs. Senior officials of the Health Department, concerned staff, and other representatives involved in the TB program were present at this review meeting. The department's goal is for the Balrampur district to play its role effectively in the national campaign to make Uttar Pradesh TB-free.