Mandatory TB Case Notification (MCN)

Objectives of TB case Notification:

  • All TB case treated in private sector are notified to District Health Authorities.
  • To strengthen Tuberculosis surveillance system in the country.
  • To ensure correct, and timely diagnosis & management of TB to further accelerate reduction of TB transmission.
  • To extend mechanisms of TB treatment adherence and contact tracing to patients treated by healthcare providers.
  • To mitigate the impeding Drug Resistant TB (DR-TB) crisis in the country.