KIMS- NTEP Guidelines for Quality Assurance of Sputum Microscopy and Other Laboratory Diagnosis of Tuberculosis

Organized by: NTEP Cell, Department of Community Medicine, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Karad

Attendance: 21 Laboratory Technicians from KIMS and Krishna Hospital, Karad

Training Highlights:

Dr. Vaishali Raje, Nodal Officer NTEP and Professor, Community Medicine, delivered a session on NTEP diagnostic strategies and various diagnostic modalities for Tuberculosis available at KIMS.

1. Mr. Sunil Thorat, Senior Treatment Laboratory Supervisor (STLS), covered Quality Assurance in Sputum Microscopy and CABINET.
2. Mrs. Laxmi Kshirsagar, Laboratory Technician, SDH Karad, demonstrated the functioning and procedure of the TrueNat Machine.

Special Attendance: Dr. Kurade, Medical Officer, District TB Centre (DTC) Satara, was present during the training session.