This initiative aims to advocate and establish standardised systems of TB care across its member hospitals, fostering collaboration with the Corporate TB Pledge initiative led by the union, as part of the USAID/India supported iDEFEAT TB Project
Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI) has launched the “AHPI END TB Initiative.”
This initiative was marked by a national-level virtual event titled AHPI End TB Initiative: Ensuring Uniform Standards of TB Care in India through STEPS, held on August 24, 2023. Experts including Dr Girdhar Gyani, Director General AHPI, Dr Bhabatosh Biswas, President AHPI, Dr Sanjay Kumar Mattoo, Addl. DDG (TB), Central TB Division, NTEP, MoHFW, GoI, Dr Jyoti Jaju, Project Director, iDEFEAT TB, The Union, Dr Shibu Balakrishnan, NPO, WHO India, and Dr Sunil Khetarpal, Director, AHPI shared their insights at the national-level webinar.
Recognising that the private healthcare sector serves as the primary point of contact for over 50 per cent of TB diagnosis and care, AHPI initiated the AHPI End TB Initiative. This initiative aims to advocate and establish standardised systems of TB care across its member hospitals, fostering collaboration with the Corporate TB Pledge initiative led by the union, as part of the USAID/India supported iDEFEAT TB Project.
Dr Gyani emphasised the significance of collective efforts, stating, “The AHPI End TB Initiative represents a crucial stride towards our mission of eradicating TB from India. By aligning with international partnerships, we are committed to raising the standards of TB care across our member hospitals. This initiative not only underscores our dedication to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to every individual affected by TB but also reinforces our resolve to drive systemic changes within the healthcare sector.”
“Through collaborative efforts and innovative strategies, we aspire to create a paradigm shift in the way TB is approached and treated in our nation. Our pursuit of uniform standards of care is a testament to the transformative potential of collective action, echoing the spirit of solidarity needed to overcome challenges as pervasive as TB. Together, we aim to not only improve the lives of those currently afflicted by this disease but to pave the way for a TB-free future for generations to come.”