The document provides a report on the annual review meeting of the CBCI-CARD RNTCP Project in Rajasthan, India, held on March 18, 2011 in Jaipur. The objectives of the workshop were to review progress of the project in involving Catholic health facilities in tuberculosis diagnostic and treatment services, orient facilities on new RNTCP initiatives, and discuss experiences and challenges. Participants included representatives from the state government RNTCP program, Catholic health networks, and development organizations. Presentations were given on the current RNTCP scenario, new initiatives, involvement of NGOs and private providers, and status of the CBCI-CARD project at national and state levels. Catholic health facilities also shared summaries of their TB activities and involvement in

1. 3/18/2011
CBCI-CARD
RNTCP REPORT ON ANNUAL REVIEW MEETING
PROJECT
Dr Neerja Arora | State TB Project Coordinator, Rajasthan

2. Report on the Annual State Level Review Workshop of
CBCI-CARD RNTCP Project in Rajasthan
held in Jaipur on 18th March 2011
CBCI-CARD RNTCP Project has been working in Rajasthan since July 2008. The objective of
this project has been to improve access to the diagnostic and treatment services provided by the
RNTCP within the Catholic Healthcare Facilities (CHF) and thereby to improve the quality of
care for patients suffering from Tuberculosis.
A one-day State Level Review Meeting of CHFs was held on March 18th, 2011, in Jaipur, to
review the involvement and performance of CHFs and other relevant issues. This meeting was
expected to provide a good forum to address issues and challenges faced during project
implementation, to congratulate participating partners, to encourage sharing, to felicitate the
government for their support and to plan for future activities. It was also expected to help build
many bridges between various stakeholders and encourage other CHFs to participate in RNTCP.
The objectives of the workshop were-
1. To orient the Catholic Health Facilities and District TB Officers about the progress of
CBCI-CARD TB Project
2. To orient the Catholic Health Facilities about the new RNTCP initiatives
3. To review the involvement under Revised Schemes for NGOs and Private Providers, &
to share the expectations from CHFs in terms of Quality of services
4. To share experiences, success stories and challenges and to find solutions for any
problems in the field.
Venue: The workshop was organised at Hotel Royal Orchid Central, Jaipur
Participants:
 The workshop was well attended by representatives from the Government of Rajasthan,
including, the Chief Guest- the State TB Officer- Dr K N Gupta, DTOs of Jaipur I & II
and the State TB Cell officials.
 The Church of Rajasthan was represented by Most Rev. Oswald Lewis, the Bishop of
Jaipur who was the Guest of Honour for the occasion. Sisters and lay staff from Catholic
Health & Development Networks in Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota, and Udaipur participated in the
proceedings.
 Dr Vivek Mishra, WHO-RNTCP Consultant also participated in the workshop.
 Dr Reuben Swamickan, National TB Project Coordinator represented the national office
of CBCI-CARD and graced the occasion with his presence. Dr Neerja Arora, Regional
TB Project Co-ordinator and Ms Anjum Kan, Data & Accounts Assistant, represented
CBCI-CARD, Rajasthan.
A detailed list of participants is attached at the end of this document
Inauguration:
The workshop was inaugurated with a hymn sung by Sr Lincy & followed by lighting of the
inaugural lamp by the dignitaries on the dais. All the guests were given a floral welcome. Dr
Neerja Arora, STPC, opened the session by welcoming all the participants and apprising them
about the objectives of the workshop and the agenda for the day.
In his Inaugural Address, Most Rev. Oswald Lewis affirmed that he has been closely associated
with the project from the beginning & taking keen interest in its progress. He expressed

3. happiness at the way the Catholic Health & Social centres are working in collaboration with the
government machinery for the benefit of the TB patients.
Dr K N Gupta appreciated the work being done by the CHFs in Rajasthan and
emphasized that since Rajasthan is one of the most well-performing States in the country for
RNTCP, more efforts must be put by everyone so that nationally, the performance of the project
is also at par with the performance of the TB programme in the State.
Scientific Session:
The Scientific Session included presentations covering the following topics
RNTCP– Current Scenario Dr K N Gupta
RNTCP- New Initiatives & Future Vision Dr, Mukesh Bhatnagar
Involvement of NGOs, PPs & Civil Society in Rajasthan Dr B D Khandelwal
Review Session:
The Status of the CBCI-CARD Project at national level & in the State of Rajasthan were shared
through the following presentations.
CBCI-CARD RNTCP Project-India Dr Reuben Swamickan
Status of Involvement of CHF under CBCI-CARD RNTCP Dr Neerja Arora
Project in Rajasthan
Self Review by Functionaries of involved facilities
The interactive Review Session was conducted in the presence of the STO, Bishop of Jaipur and
NTPC.
All the participating facilities gave a summary of their RNTCP activities including status of
involvement, referral of chest symptomatic, number of persons put on DOT, their outcomes and
ACSM activities( if any), as well as Grant-in Aid & Honorarium received by them.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to all invitees, participants & facilitators.

4. The CBCI-CARD RNTCP Project
Agenda for the Annual Review Meeting of Revised National TB Control Programme
In The Catholic Health Network of Rajasthan
Date :
Venue: Hotel Royal Orchid Central, Jaisingh Road, Jaipur
18th March 2011
Objectives
1 To orient the Catholic Health Facilities and District TB Officers about the progress of CBCI-CARD TB Project
2 To orient the Catholic Health Facilities about the new RNTCP initiatives
To review the involvement under Revised Schemes for NGOs and Private Providers, & expectations from
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CHFs in terms of Quality of services
4 To share experiences, success stories and challenges and to find solutions for any problems in the field
Content Speaker Duration
1000-1015 Registration & Fellowship 15 mts
1015-1030 Tea & snacks 15mts
1030-1035 Welcome Address Dr Neerja Arora, STPC, Rajasthan 5 mts
1035-1040 Invocation Sisters 5 mts
1040-1050 Inauguration & Lamp Lighting Dignitaries on dais 10 mts
1050-1100 Inaugural Address Rev Oswald Lewis, Bishop of Jaipur 10 mts
1100-1115 RNTCP– Current Scenario Dr K N Gupta, STO Rajasthan 15mts
1115-1130 RNTCP- New Initiatives & Future Vision Dr, Mukesh Bhatnagar, Deputy STO, Rajasthan 15 mts
1130-1145 Involvement of NGOs, PPs & Civil Society in Dr B D Khandelwal, Assistant Programme Manager, 15mts
Rajasthan STC
1145-1205 Tea Break 20 mts
1205-1220 CBCI-CARD RNTCP Project-India Dr Reuben Swamickan, National Coordinator CBCI- 15 mts
CARD
1220-1235 Status of Involvement of CHF under CBCI- Dr Neerja Arora, STPC CBCI-CARD Rajasthan 15mts
CARD RNTCP Project in Rajasthan
1335-1320 Review by Catholic Health Facilities Sr Daya, St Francis Hospital, Ajmer 45 mts
Sr Kirti, Kiran Society, Udaipur
Sr Mercietta, Mother Teresa’s Jaipur
Sr Vineeta, Asha Niketan Kanakheri, Ajmer
Sr Stella, Jaipur DSSC
Fr Marcos- Udaipur DSSC
Fr Antony, Ajmer DSSC
Sr Sunila, Abdul Waheed, Kotari, Kota
Mr Rathore, Jeevan Deep CCC, Kota
Sr Jessica, Holy Family Hospital, Kota
Sr Lincy, Holy Family Hospital, Ajmer
1320-1335 Inputs from DTOs DTOs from Jaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Udaipur, 15 mts
Banswara, Dausa
1335-1345 Inputs from WHO Consultants Dr Vivek Mishra, Dr Lalit Mahendru 10 mts
1345-1355 Closing Address- Conclusions & Way Ahead Dr K N Gupta, STO-Rajasthan 10 mts
1355-1400 Vote of Thanks Dr Neerja Arora, STPC 5 mts
1400-1500 Lunch 60 mts

5. List of participants
S. No Name Position Organisation State/District
1 Most. Rev. Oswald Bishop of Jaipur Diocese of Jaipur Rajasthan
Lewis
2 Dr. K.N. Gupta State TB Officer State TB Cell Rajasthan
3 Dr. Reuben Swamickan National TB Project CBCI-CARD India
Coordinator
4 Dr. Mukesh Bhatnagar Deputy STO State TB Cell Rajasthan
5 Dr. B.K. Meghwal DTO DTC Jaipur-I Jaipur
6 Dr. Anil Saxena District TB officer DTC Jaipur-II Jaipur
7 Dr. Dilip Kumar Kala JS TB DTC Jaipur Jaipur
8 Dr. Dinesh Bansal J.S. (TB) DTC Jaipur Jaipur
9 Dr. Vivek Mishra RNTCP Consultant WHO-RNTCP Kota
10 Dr. BD Khendelwal APO, STC State TB Cell Rajasthan
11 Dr. L.P. Bhojwani MO-STC State TB Cell Rajasthan
12 Dr. Vivek Sharma State TB / HIV State TB Cell Rajasthan
Coordinator
13 Dr. Giriraj Urban TB State TB Cell Rajasthan
Cordinator
14 Mr Kamal Paliwal IEC Officer State TB Cell Rajasthan
15 Sr. Jessica Administrator Holy Family Hospital Kota
16 Sr. Kirti Social Worker Kiran Domestic Udaipur
Workers’ Welfare
Society
17 Mrs Seeta Kunwar DOT Provider -do- Udaipur
18 Mrs Naval Kunwar DOT Provider -do- Udaipur
19 Mrs Sarla Rana DOT Provider -do- Udaipur
20 Sr. Sunila PSA Administrator Abdul Waheed Kota
Hospital, Kotari
21 Sr. Poonam MC Sister Mother Teresa Ashram Jaipur
22 Mr. Kailash DOT Provider Mother Teresa Ashram Jaipur
23 Mr. T.S. Rathore Project Co-ordinator Jeevan Deep CCC Kota
24 Sr. Vinita MSA In-charge Asha Niketan Ajmer
25 Sr. Ancy MSA Administrator St Francis Hospital Ajmer
26 Sr. Daya MSA Tutor St Francis Nursing Ajmer
School
27 Sr. Lincy PSA Administrator Holy Family Hospital Ajmer
28 Ms.Venus Robinson DOT Provider RCDSS Ajmer
29 Dr. Neerja Arora RTPC CBCI-CARD Rajasthan
30 Ms. Anjum Khan D&AA CBCI-CARD Rajasthan