Biography

Mr. Bharatesh K Shetty is the Team Lead for the Uttar Pradesh State Technical Support Unit (STSU) under the National TB Elimination Program (NTEP). He provides strategic and technical guidance to a multidisciplinary team supporting the state's TB response, working in close coordination with the State TB Cell, Government of Uttar Pradesh. His role also involves contributing to healthcare projects, fostering public-private partnerships, and supporting large-scale health system transformation initiatives.

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

Leveraging corporate social responsibility to enhance molecular diagnosis of TB in Uttar Pradesh

Meaningful partnerships with CSR of large industries can leverage TB diagnostics and contribute to improving availability and utilization of mWRD for bacteriological confirmation of diagnosed active TB.

Source: Conference 2024