Dr. Soumya Swaminathan – Principal Adviser for TB Elimination
Summary: Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, recently appointed by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as the Principal Adviser for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP), brings her extensive experience as former Chief Scientist at WHO and Director General of ICMR to this voluntary, unpaid role. Her responsibilities include providing technical advice, guiding policy direction, strategizing research, engaging global talent, and evaluating program effectiveness. The NTEP aims to eliminate TB as a major health concern in India by 2025, five years ahead of the global target. Dr. Swaminathan’s involvement is pivotal for achieving these ambitious goals and improving public health in India.
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