This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: RNTCP, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
RNTCP objective for cure rate is:- 
Select and explain. 
A. 70%, B. 80%, C. 90%, D. 100%
C: 90%
Answer: C: 90% 
Explanation: RNTCP National Strategic Plan 2012-17 objectives (90/90):- To achieve 90% notification rates for all cases. To achieve 90% success rate for all new and 85% for re-treatment cases. To significantly improve successful outcomes of treatment of DR-TB cases. To achieve decreased morbidity and moality of HIV associated TB. To improve outcomes of TB care in private sector. Also remember, DOTS therapy under RNTCP include: - Category-1 - New sputum smear +ve ; New sputum smear -ve. - Category-2 - Re-treatment case. - Both categories have same treatment regimen. - Regimen - 2 + 4 = Total 6 month duration. H- Isoniazid R - Rifampicin Z - Pyrazinamide E - Ethambutol