CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: A crucial meeting of grassroots workers was organized at the district level to discuss preparations for the TB-Free India Campaign. During this meeting, an in-depth discussion was held on strategies to work under a focused approach for tuberculosis elimination. The strategy involves organizing various activities with special attention on individuals with diabetes, malnutrition, those who smoke or consume alcohol, former TB patients, people who have come in contact with TB patients, and HIV-infected individuals.
The main objective of the campaign is to ensure screening, testing, and proper treatment for high-risk individuals. Earlier, 100-day Nikshay Camps were successfully organized in 23 high-priority districts of the state from December 7, 2024, to March 25, 2025. Now, the campaign is being expanded across the entire state.
Awareness programs will be conducted with the cooperation of panchayats, urban bodies, self-help groups, and various public health committees. Events such as rallies in schools and colleges, art and cultural programs, TB pledge ceremonies, and Nikshay Week will also be organized.
District TB Elimination Officer Pranjal Khare stated that camps will be set up at railway stations, bus stands, industrial areas, brick kilns, and crusher sites to benefit laborers and vulnerable groups.
Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr. Prabhakar Tiwari stated that the goal of the campaign is to raise public awareness and accelerate efforts toward TB elimination.
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