Features of RNTCP A/E :: (A) Active case findings is not done, (B) Included in NRHM in 2005, (C) Teachers act as DOTS agent, (D) Microscopy centre is established/1 Lac
Answer is B. RNTCP is not included in NRHM.
Under the RNTCP active case finding is not pursued. Case finding is passive.
Dots agents are Teachers, anganwadi workers, dais, ex-patients, social workers etc.
The RNTCP-Designated microscopy centers in each district are the peripheral laboratories. A Designated Microscopy Centre is established for approximately 100,000 population (50,000 in tribal and mountainous areas).
Achievement of at least 85% cure rate is a salient feature of RNTCP.