Ethical implications of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme in India: A framework-based analysis

Tuberculosis (TB), an infectious disease, is transmitted by inhalation of droplet nuclei discharged in the air. Revised National Control Programme (RNTCP), now Elimination Program (NTEP) India, has made significant gains strengthening support structures, program architecture, and implementation environment for TB control India. Kass's framework public health includes analytic tool that consists a step-by-step list six questions deciding how burdens benefits intervention can be fairly balanced. We have tried to apply each elements addressed with context RNTCP/NTEP measures, reviewing relevant literature evidence attempt view from “ receiver's” perspective instead looking at provider's” perspective. feel NTEP provides sound delivery ethical principles program. Involvement private sectors into control, which challenging task, requirement fair provision uniform care across nation.