Is TB medicine free?

Is TB medicine free?

Ans. Yes, it is free in all Government run and aided TB Clinics and Institutions.

Does Government pay for TB patients?

In March 2018, the Government of India launched a scheme called 'Nikshay Poshan Yojana' to provide nutritional support to TB patients. Under this scheme, all TB patients notified and treated as on or after are eligible to receive the benefit [15].

Is TB treatment free in India?

Free treatment services are available for TB at all Government hospitals, Community Health Centers (CHC), Primary Health Centers (PHCs). DOT centers have been established near to residence of patients to the extent possible. All public heatlh facilties, subs centres, Community Volunteers, ASHA, Women Self Groups etc.

What is the fastest way to cure TB?

The usual treatment is:

1. 2 antibiotics (isoniazid and rifampicin) for 6 months.
2. 2 additional antibiotics (pyrazinamide and ethambutol) for the first 2 months of the 6-month treatment period.

Can I marry a girl with TB?

For example, if, due to TB and its lengthy treatment, a woman's marriage to her cousin does not go ahead, then it is not her last opportunity to marry if she has many other as yet unmarried cousins to marry once she is in good health again.

How much money do TB patients get?

The objective of the NPY direct benefit transfer scheme is to provide nutritional support to TB patients at the time of notification and subsequently during the course of their treatment. The amount that is paid is Rs. 500 for each month of treatment and up to Rs. 1000 as an advance.

Which food is good for TB patients?

Foods Rich in Vitamin A, C and E Fruits and vegetables like orange, mango, sweet pumpkin and carrots, guava, amla, tomato, nuts and seeds are an excellent source of Vitamin A, C and E. These foods must be included in the daily diet regime of a TB patient.

Can TB be cured in 3 months?

CDC: TB treatment can now be done in 3 months.

Is milk good for TB patients?

Tuberculosis can cause loss of muscle mass; high protein diet helps to avert muscle wasting. Good source of protein like milk and milk products, pulses, nuts, soy, fish, and eggs are recommended. Protein-rich drinks like milkshakes and soups are also advised, especially if the patient's appetite is very poor.

Do you need to take medication for tuberculosis?

• You are about to start a course of treatment prescribed by the doctor to treat your tuberculosis (TB) disease. TB is a serious disease that will damage your health if left untreated. TB can be completely cleared with the correct medications. It is important that you take the medication as prescribed.

Where can I get free TB medicine in India?

• "Any hospital or chemist shop will be able to give the medicine to him/her as per the treatment schedule, which will be available online. The government will bear all costs," said Dr Jagdhish Prasad, director general of health services (DGHS). The government presently spends about Rs 250 crore on providing free medicines to TB patients.

How is TB disease treated in the United States?

• Treatment for TB Disease. It is very important that people who have TB disease are treated, finish the medicine, and take the drugs exactly as prescribed. If they stop taking the drugs too soon, they can become sick again; if they do not take the drugs correctly, the TB bacteria that are still alive may become resistant to those drugs.

How long do you have to take TB drugs to be cured?

• This means that the person is then cured of TB. But TB bacteria die very slowly, and so the drugs have to be taken for several months. Even when a patient starts to feel better they can still have bacteria alive in their body. So the person needs to keep taking the drugs until all the bacteria are dead.