This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
[{'content': 'Which of the following is a novel feature of RNTCP ( Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme) – \nSelect and explain. \nA. Achieving 80% BCG coverage, B. Achieving 85% detection rate, C. Achieving 70% cure rate, D. Involvement of NGOs', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme\n\nThe Government of India, WHO and World Bank together reviewed the NTP in the year 1992. Based on the findings a revised strategy for NTP was evolved. The salient features of this strategy are : -\n\n\nAchievement of at least 85 percent cure rate of infectious cases through supervised Short Course Chemotherapy involving peripheral health functionaries.\nAugmentation of case finding activities through quality sputum microscopy to detect at least 70 percent estimated cases; and\nInvolvement of NGOs; Information, Education and communication and improved operational research.\n\nFollowing information has been added in 22nd /e of Park\n\nFor a "TB -free India" following objectives have been proposed :\n\ni) To achieve 90% notification rate\nii) To achieve 90% success rate for all new cases and 85% for retreatment cases\niii) To significantly improve the successful outcomes of treatment of drug resistant TB cases\niv)\xa0To decrease morbidity and mortality of HIV associated TB\nv) To improve outcomes of TB care in the private sector', 'role': 'assistant'}]