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Prof. (Dr.) Soumya Swaminathan appointed as the Principle Advisor at the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme

Published on 12 Jul 2024

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Prof. (Dr.) Soumya Swaminathan appointed as the Principle Advisor at the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme
  • Prof. (Dr.) Soumya Swaminathan has been appointed as the Principal Advisor for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme at the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, where she will provide technical advice and policy direction to achieve the program's goals.
  • With a background as the former Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization and former Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Prof. Swaminathan will assist in forming expert groups and supporting the Union Health Ministry, state officials, and development partners in assessing the program's impact.

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