Neeta singla
National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, National Center for Disease Control
About
I am an Epidemiologist, currently serving as the Senior Research Officer and "Head of the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health" at the National Institute of TB and Respiratory Diseases, Delhi, India. With over three decades of experience specializing in Tuberculosis, I spearhead the implementation the National TB Elimination program.
As an experienced professional in the field, I hold the role of “National trainer” for both domestic and international faculties on Tuberculosis (TB) and Drug-Resistant TB (DR-TB). Additionally, I Head the Department of Training, overseeing the development and delivery of comprehensive training programs.
In my capacity as the Nodal Officer for DR-TB activities and TB-ECHO initiatives, I am deeply committed to leading efforts to combat Drug-Resistant TB. I have been instrumental in pioneering the adoption of digital training methodologies, utilizing platforms such as ECHO (Zoom), to disseminate crucial knowledge on TB and DR-TB throughout the country. These initiatives have been ongoing for over eight years, contributing significantly to capacity building and knowledge dissemination.
Furthermore, my dedication to advancing the field of TB is evidenced by my extensive contributions to reputable National and International Journals. Through my research endeavors and training expertise, I remain steadfast in my commitment to driving progress in TB prevention and treatment strategies, ultimately striving to make a profound and lasting impact on public health.
Employment
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National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases Head, Dept. of Epidemiology and Public Health and Head, Department of Training. Research officer (SAG), In-Charge Centre of Excellence for DRTB, Nodal officer DR-TB Center, Nodal Officer forTB- ECHO Activities1994 - Present
Education
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National Center for Disease Control Masters in Public Health
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (81)
- Establishment of DR-TB Centers of Excellence under India’s National TB Elimination Program: Early Programmatic Experiences Save
- A systems approach in modernizing the training operations: Experiences from India's National TB Elimination Programme Save
- End-user global study to identify countries’ challenges and solutions in the uptake and implementation of new tuberculosis treatment regimens Save
- Bedaquiline Resistance and Treatment Outcomes Among Patients With Tuberculosis Previously Exposed to Bedaquiline in India: A Multicentric Retrospective Cohort Study Save
- ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH-SEEKING BEHAVIOR IN TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS DIAGNOSED AT NITRD-OPD – A QUESTIONNAIRE-BASED STUDY Save
- Clinico-demographic profile of pre-extensively drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis patients in India Save
- First-ever Experience of Implementing Therapeutic Nutrition for Very Severely Undernourished Adults with TB in Routine Program Settings: A Longitudinal Descriptive Study Save
- Long term outcomes in drug resistant tuberculosis with Bedaquiline, Pretomanid and varying doses of Linezolid Save
- PreVenTB trial: Protocol for evaluation of efficacy and safety of two vaccines VPM1002 and Immuvac (Mw) in preventing tuberculosis (TB) in healthy household contacts of newly diagnosed sputum smear-positive pulmonary TB patients: Phase III, randomised, d… Save
- Test and Treat Model for Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment among Household Contacts of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Selected Districts of Maharashtra: A Mixed-Methods Study on Care Cascade, Timeliness, and Early Implementation Challenges Save