The Union, Apollo launch project

The Union (International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease) in collaboration with the Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, is launching a pilot project to integrate TB treatment rendered in the private healthcare sector with the National TB Control Programme through a web-based software application.

This application facilitates improved tuberculosis notification, patient adherence to treatment and ensuring better outcomes. The software links the private health facility with the Union government's TB notification portal Nikshay, according to a press release.