KIMS- NTEP Guidelines for Quality Assurance of Sputum Microscopy and Other Laboratory Diagnosis of Tuberculosis
Organized by: NTEP Cell, Department of Community Medicine, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Karad
Attendance: 21 Laboratory Technicians from KIMS and Krishna Hospital, Karad
Training Highlights:
Dr. Vaishali Raje, Nodal Officer NTEP and Professor, Community Medicine, delivered a session on NTEP diagnostic strategies and various diagnostic modalities for Tuberculosis available at KIMS.
- Mr. Sunil Thorat, Senior Treatment Laboratory Supervisor (STLS), covered Quality Assurance in Sputum Microscopy and CABINET.
- Mrs. Laxmi Kshirsagar, Laboratory Technician, SDH Karad, demonstrated the functioning and procedure of the TrueNat Machine.
Special Attendance: Dr. Kurade, Medical Officer, District TB Centre (DTC) Satara, was present during the training session.



