Which of the following Union Ministries appointed Prof. (Dr.) Soumya Swaminathan as Principal Advisor for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme in July 2024?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- Dr. Soumya Swaminathan was appointed as Principal Advisor to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme in July 2024, on a pro bono basis.
- The National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) is a flagship initiative of the Government of India, which aims to eliminate Tuberculosis (TB) from the country by 2025, ahead of the global target under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, former Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO), brings immense experience in global health and infectious diseases, making her a valuable asset to this mission.
- The Ministry is the nodal agency responsible for the implementation of health-related programs, including NTEP. It emphasizes prevention, early detection, treatment, and elimination of communicable diseases such as TB, malaria, and others.