Tuberculosis Clinic
Tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment services at RPGMC Kangra — DOTS centre, NTEP implementation, and comprehensive TB care.
Introduction
The Tuberculosis Clinic at RPGMC Kangra functions under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) in collaboration with the Department of Pulmonary Medicine. The clinic provides free diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for tuberculosis patients.
Services
- TB screening and diagnosis (sputum smear microscopy, CBNAAT, culture)
- Chest X-ray for TB evaluation
- DOTS therapy under NTEP guidelines
- Drug-sensitive and drug-resistant TB management
- Daily observed therapy and treatment adherence monitoring
- Contact tracing and screening
- LTBI (Latent TB Infection) management
- Nutritional counselling and support
- HIV-TB collaborative activities
Clinic Schedule
Days: Monday to Saturday
Timings: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: DOT Centre, Ground floor — near OPD Block
DOT Centre
The Directly Observed Treatment (DOT) Centre at RPGMC Kangra ensures that every TB patient receives their treatment under observation as per NTEP protocol. The centre is staffed by trained DOT providers and TB health visitors who monitor treatment adherence and manage side effects.
Diagnostic Facilities
| Test | Purpose | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sputum Smear Microscopy | Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) detection | Same day |
| CBNAAT / GeneXpert | TB detection + Rifampicin resistance | 24–48 hours |
| TB Culture (LJ / MGIT) | Drug susceptibility testing | 4–8 weeks |
| Chest X-ray (PA) | Radiological TB evaluation | Same day |