Development Administration in Tamil Nadu Current Affairs Analysis
The Tamil Nadu government has prioritised the nutritional status of patients diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and identified as severely ill and undernourished.38,235 undernourished TB patients were given food baskets under KET schemeUnder the scheme, the Tamil Nadu Kasanoi Erappila Thittam (TN-KET), the well-being of patients is assessed at the point of diagnosis.
TN-KET (Tamil Nadu Kasanoi Erappila Thittam)
Started in : April 2022
Aim: Reduce the mortality rate among people with tuberculosis
Actions taken by the State TB Cell:
Roped in Volunteers- Individuals, voluntary organisations to provide nutritional support to patients
Food baskets with recommended high protein food were given to patients
Objective
Return of lost appetite.- Loss of appetite is one of major symptoms and cause of death among TB patients
Other Information:
Under Nikshay Poshan Yojana – Rs. 500 monthly assistance is provided to TB patients in the country through Direct Benefit Transfer.
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