ECHO India

10/03/2026

Strong TB programmes are built on strong partnerships and continuous capacity building.

Through collaboration with STDCs and State TB Cells, ECHO India supports healthcare providers across India with ongoing mentorship that strengthens programme implementation and patient-centred care. Initiatives like the TB Tuesday Clinics in Andhra Pradesh demonstrate how structured, role-specific learning can improve coordination, adherence, and treatment outcomes.

Dr. Lakshmi, District TB Officer from Visakhapatnam stated "Before TB Tuesdays, many of us worked in silos. Now, every week we come together, learn, and solve problems as one united team."

08/03/2026

Adolescence. Adulthood. Childbirth. Menopause.

A woman’s journey requires strong healthcare support at every phase, with access to preventive screenings, early diagnosis, and continuous care.

This International Women’s Day, we recognise the importance of strengthening healthcare systems that support women throughout their lives.

At the heart of this care are frontline healthcare workers who guide women through each stage with compassion and expertise. ECHO India empowers them with the knowledge and capacity to deliver comprehensive care to women, even in the most underserved communities.

Watch how this transformation happens:

In India, women face immense healthcare challenges, from complications during childbirth to untreated mental health issues. Every year, these gaps in care co...

06/03/2026

Supporting the national rollout of Bedaquiline for MDR-TB marked an important milestone in strengthening drug-resistant TB care in India.

According to a study by the National Institute of Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases (NITRD) published in The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 83% of 620 patients achieved culture conversion within a median time of 60 days. Through focused capacity-building at Nodal DR-TB Centres and collaboration with national experts and partners, ECHO India helped enhance provider confidence in the safe and effective implementation of newer treatment regimens.

05/03/2026

Empowering educators through continuous, practice-based learning.

In the Education Pedagogy ECHO Program, teachers engage with real classroom challenges, reflect on their practices, and adopt practical, student-centered strategies they can apply immediately.

Hear from Ravinder Kaur Pasricha as she shares how the program has strengthened her classroom management, enhanced student engagement, and supported her professional growth.

04/03/2026

wishes you all a very Happy Holi!

Let us together spread the colours of knowledge, compassion, and collaboration to strengthen communities everywhere.

03/03/2026

The long-standing collaboration between the National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (NITRD) and ECHO India continues to strengthen provider capacity for India’s TB elimination efforts.

Together, we have enabled a shift from traditional, time-intensive trainings to continuous, case-based learning that integrates seamlessly with clinical responsibilities. Hear from Dr. Upasana Aggarwal on how this partnership is reshaping continuing medical education and reinforcing India’s TB response.

27/02/2026

TB patients come with diverse clinical and social risk factors. Effective identification and management require care tailored to individual needs through a differentiated TB approach, ensuring timely treatment and improved outcomes.

To support this, State Tuberculosis Cell (STC) Telangana in partnership with launched the Integrating Differentiated TB Care (DTC) Through Empowerment of AAMs (IDEA) Program in Hyderabad on 27th February.

Supported by Infosys Foundation, this program will build the capacity of primary healthcare workers to incorporate DTC in their practice to improve the screening, diagnosis, timely treatment and mortality of TB patients.

We were honoured to have Dr A Rajesham, STO Telangana and other esteemed dignitaries join us for the launch.

This initiative is a transformative step towards a more inclusive and patient-centred TB care ecosystem in Telangana. Together, let’s ensure timely care, dignity, and better outcomes for all those affected by TB.

26/02/2026

Building a strong response to drug-resistant TB begins with strengthening provider capacity.

Through its long-standing collaboration with the National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (NITRD), ECHO India has enabled continuous, case-based learning for healthcare workers. The success of the initial ECHO TB program led to rapid expansion from Delhi to states like Assam, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.

Sustained mentorship remains key to advancing India’s TB elimination efforts.

24/02/2026

Confident, empathetic communication is at the heart of better patient outcomes for nurses.

Dr. Priya Iyer, Professor and Head, Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai, shares how ECHO India’s Breast and Cervical Cancer capacity-building program is building confident, compassionate nurses equipped to guide patients through their cancer journey.

23/02/2026

For over 10 years, ECHO India has supported India’s efforts to eliminate tuberculosis by strengthening the systems at the heart of care delivery.

By connecting national experts with frontline healthcare providers through a cascading learning network, we have helped bring critical TB knowledge closer to communities, improving prevention, early detection, treatment, and continuity of care, including in hard-to-reach areas.

20/02/2026

Tuberculosis is more than a statistic, it is a disease shaped by inequity, access, and system readiness. While India has made important strides in expanding TB services, the disease continues to challenge public health because early diagnosis is not always timely, care is not always continuous, and vulnerable populations often fall through the cracks.

TB thrives where health systems are stretched, where social and economic barriers delay care-seeking, and where patients struggle to stay connected to treatment over time. Addressing TB therefore requires more than medical solutions, it demands stronger healthcare capacity, skilled and supported frontline workers, and collaboration across sectors to ensure that every person with TB is reached early and supported throughout their care journey.

India’s path to ending TB depends on closing these gaps, strengthening systems, and putting people at the centre of care.

17/02/2026

Through the ECHO India model’s Hub-and-Spoke approach, teachers are able to access meaningful capacity-building without leaving their schools or homes - overcoming barriers of time, travel, and workload.

Hear from Muani Tonsing on how virtual sessions are making continuous learning accessible for teachers.