Postal Address
3, Red Cross Road, New Delhi - 110001. INDIA.
Phone Number
– 011-23715217
– 011-23711303
Email Address
tbassnindia@yahoo.co.in
Welcome to TB Association of India
3, Red Cross Road, New Delhi - 110001. INDIA.
– 011-23715217
– 011-23711303
tbassnindia@yahoo.co.in
The Tuberculosis Association of India (TAI) has been serving the cause of tuberculosis since 1939. It is one of the oldest and largest voluntary organizations having its affiliates all over the country. It was set up in February, 1939 as a registered society by incorporating the King Emperor’s Anti-Tuberculosis Fund and King George Thanks-giving (Anti-Tuberculosis) Fund. Her Excellency the Marchioness of Linlithgow was the first President of the Association when the Tuberculosis Association of India was established on February 23, 1939. In 1940 the Tuberculosis Association of India and Government of India decided to set up jointly the New Delhi Tuberculosis Centre as a model clinic.
The Tuberculosis Association of India (TAI) has been serving the cause of tuberculosis since 1939. It is one of the oldest and largest voluntary organizations having its affiliates all over India. As a part of our continued endeavour to improve the knowledge and practice in the field of tuberculosis we are happy to announce a Quiz programme for postgraduate students.
There will be a preliminary round (which will be online) followed by semi-final & final stage round during NATCON ( National TB Conference) to be held in Jaipur from October 18 to 20, 2024 where in person attendance is mandatory.
All postgraduate students of respiratory medicine (MD/DM/DTCD/DNB/Diploma) across India are welcome to participate.
Date of online preliminary round 25-08-2024 –Time 04 pm to 05 pm
Preliminary online round will have 50 MCQS to be answered in 25 minutes.
After the preliminary rounds, top 100 candidates will be selected for semi-final round which will be held during NATCON at Jaipur. Best 8 candidates will be selected for the final stage rounds. The Winners will get cash prizes which will be announced in due course.
Note***
Selected candidates have to get themselves register for the NATCON Jaipur Conference in order to participate in the Semi Final round.
The programme is supported by Mankind Pharma, Aspiris Division.
“TAI envisions a TB-free India through collaborative efforts with Government, health care providers and NGOs in healthcare sector for a healthier future for all.”
“The mission of TAI is to combat the TB epidemic by providing comprehensive support, education, and resources through strategic partnerships, advocacy and research driven initiatives to reduce stigma, transmission and increased access to quality care. Our ultimate goal is to reinforce the efforts of National TB Programme towards eradication of TB.”
To mark the World Tuberculosis Day, the New Delhi TB Centre on 22nd March, 2024 organized health awareness talk on Tuberculosis. The event was facilitated by Dr. Sanjay Rajpal, Director, NDTB Centre, Dr. Ashwani Khanna, Chairman, NDTB Centre, Dr. K.K. Chopra, Consultant, NDTB Centre, , Mr. Vikram Malhotra, Secretary General, TAI, Dr. Shanker Matta and Mrs. Shadab Khan.
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