Biography
Dr Nidhi Sumnyan is the State Consultant for Arunachal Pradesh in the Government of India - WHO TB Technical Support Network under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), India. Dr Nidhi holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree and a Master’s in Public Health (MPH - Health Administration) and previously served as a Technical Advisor for the iDEFEAT TB Project with The Union, New Delhi. Dr Nidhi is passionate about strengthening healthcare systems and improving health outcomes, particularly for indigenous communities, focusing on equitable access and sustainable public health solutions.
Key Impacts
Eliminating barriers to TB care: Lessons from the 100-day intensified TB elimination campaign in remote tribal areas of Arunachal Pradesh, India (Dec 2024-Mar 2025)
The 100-Day campaign in Arunachal Pradesh demonstrates that even in remote, resource-limited settings, strategic planning, innovative solutions, and strong ownership by community and public representatives can overcome barriers to TB care. It highlights the importance of integrating programmatic activities and fostering multi-sectoral collaboration, transforming campaign activities into sustainable practices and offering valuable insights for global replication.
Source: Conference 2024