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IND-069-[SE]

Title

Tuberculosis Research and Training

Head of Institution

Director

PI Name

Dr Prahlad Kumar

PI Designation

Director 

Institute Name

National Tuberculosis Institute, Bangalore

Address

(DGHS), Govt of India

Phone

3441192, 3362431 

Avalon, 8, Bellary Road 

Fax

3440952 

Bangalore 560 003, Karnataka 

E-Mail

ntiindia@blr.vsnl.net.in 

HQ Unit

STB

SEARO File

T9/72/1 

SEARO Department

CDS

Technical Unit

STB

Area Code

TB

Area

Tuberculosis

Functions of the Centre

Status Details

Initial Designation Date

25-Jul-1985 

Redesignation due on

13-Jun-2009 

Last Designation Date

14-Jun-2005 

Current Status

Redesignated 

Status Comments

Institute has been redesignated vide RD's letter no. T9/72/1 dated 14 June, 2005 

Introduction

Origin of the proposal, technical programme which is sponsoring, reasons for proposed designation

The Institute continues to impart training in tuberculosis control for national and international participants on WHO sponsorship. 

Steps that have led to this proposal, eg site-visits by WHO staff, previous participation of the institution, joint development of a workplan, etc.

Close association with WHO training and visit of the WHO RA to the Centre. 

Comments & Composition of the Institute

NTI imparts field training to international participants through Prague course for WHo epidemiologists, UINICEF pediatricians and Public Health Nurses. This institute was set up in 1959. Since then, many international stalwarts in the field of tuberculosis have been working in the NTI upto 1977 and has contributed a great deal either as a full time or part time WHo Consultants. 

Statutory functions of the institution ; formal links with other institutions

This Institute is under the administrative control of the Dte General of Health Services, Govt of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi. 

Administrative Structure

Administrative and Scientific Responsibility

Director 

National and International Advisory Boards ; Composition & Terms of Reference

It is the Training for WHO epidemiologists, UNICEF Pediatricians and Public Health Nurses. There was a large representation of WHO trainees in NTI's regular training courses of 13 weeks duration. 

List of Senior Staff

See attached institutional profile. 

Facilities Available (labs, training facilities, documentation centre, etc.)

See attached institutional profile. 

Workplan

Terms of Reference

1. To conduct research on TB epidemiology and control strategies relevant to NTP delivery including surveillance;

2. to provide advice on methodology for TB data collection and trend analysis, with special reference to morbidity, mortality and programme performance;

3. to test, introduce and advise on innovative ways for implementing broad scope strategies and interventions, in line with evolving priorities such as TB-HIV, MDR-TB, PPM-DOTS and community involvement;

4. to provide technical assistance on operational aspects of TB control, when requested by WHO or Member countries;

5. to support human resources development and capacity through integrating specific skills development activities relevant to TB control in pre-service and in-service training curricula;

6. to assist in developing, testing and providing relevant materials to support TB related advocacy, communication and social mobilization (ACS) activities.

List Of Activities

Activity ID

Activity Title

Year1

Year2

Year3

Year4

1

Operational research on TB epidemiology & control

No

No

No

No

1.1

Study on access and utilization of services by slum dwellers in Bangalore

Yes

No

No

No

1.10

Assessment of adherence to DOTS diagnostic algorithm

Yes

No

No

No

1.2

Utilization of RNTCP - rural areas of Bellary district

Yes

No

No

No

1.3

Evaluation of commercially available tuberculin tests

Yes

No

No

No

1.4

ARTI studies - Andhra Pradesh

Yes

Yes

No

No

1.5

ARTI studies - Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

1.6

Prevalence and ARTI survey in Bangalore

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

1.7

Study on trends of re-treatment cases

No

Yes

No

No

1.8

Study on smear positive cases missed under RNTCP

No

No

Yes

No

1.9

Five year cohort follow-up of smear positive cases

No

Yes

No

No

2

Statistics and Monitoring

No

No

No

No

2.1

Development of software for online submission of data under RNTCP

Yes

Yes

No

No

2.2

Computing skills and information access using computers

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

2.3

"Mobile Data Management System (MDMS)" for monitoring RNTCP using personal digital assistants

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

3

TB/HIV Collaborative activities

No

No

No

No

3.1

TB-HIV collaborative pilot in Mandya, Karnataka

Yes

No

No

No

3.2

Collaborative studies to evaluate diagnosis of TB among HIV infected persons

No

Yes

No

No

3.3

Evaluation of seropositivity among smear positive TB patients

No

No

Yes

No

4

Technical support, training and development of technical materials

No

No

No

No

4.1

Provision of technical assistance to countries

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

4.2

Contribution to policy and strategy development

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

4.3

Training on TB control and epidemiology

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

4.4

Training of trainers for National TB Control Programme

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

4.5

Training on Leadership and management

Yes

Yes

No

No

5

WHO Short term trainings for:

No

No

No

No

5.1

Microscopists

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

5.2

Radiographers

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

5.3

TB Health Visitors

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

5.4

Computing, data entry and monitoring

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

6

Fellowships:

No

No

No

No

6.1

Epidemiology & TB control

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

6.2

Bacteriology including drug resistance surveillance

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

6.3

Smear microscopists and quality assurance

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

6.4

Radiography

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

7

IEC

No

No

No

No

7.1

Collaborate with state governments & TB demonstrations & training section in preparation of IEC materials

No

Yes

Yes

No