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Hans India
07-08-2025
- Health
- Hans India
"TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan" Screening Drive Conducted in Jogulamba Gadwal District
Jogulamba Gadwal: As part of the nationwide "TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan" (Tuberculosis-Free India Campaign), a special screening and awareness program was conducted today at the District Tuberculosis Control Office under the direction of District Medical and Health Officer (DM&HO) Dr. S.K. Siddappa and under the supervision of Dr. G. Raju, District TB Program Officer. Objective of the Program: The campaign focused on screening individuals from high-risk populations for tuberculosis and related health issues. The initiative aims to identify TB cases early and ensure timely treatment and care, contributing to the Government of India's mission to eliminate TB by 2025. 🌾 Targeted High-Risk Groups Screened: Screening was conducted for the following categories: 1. Individuals aged above 60 years 2. Underweight individuals 3. Smokers and alcohol consumers 4. Individuals with a history of TB 5. People living in high-risk areas, especially those with hypertension and diabetes. Health Services Provided: As part of the screening, the following diagnostic and health check-up services were offered: Cy-TB Test Chest X-Ray TB Sputum Test Blood Pressure Check Blood Tests These tests aim to detect not only active or latent TB infections but also assess general health conditions that may contribute to the vulnerability of individuals to TB. The program witnessed the active participation of several health department officials and medical staff, including: Dr. S.K. Siddappa, DM&HO Dr. G. Raju, TB Program Officer Dr. Abhinesh, RMO, District Hospital Sadiq, TB Program Coordinator K. Narendra, Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor (STLS) Krishnayya, Health Assistant Lab Technicians ANMs from Upper PHC ASHA workers Their coordinated efforts ensured effective implementation of the screening program and helped raise awareness about TB prevention, early detection, and treatment protocols in the district. Public Health Impact: This initiative marks a crucial step toward eliminating TB in Jogulamba Gadwal district by targeting vulnerable communities and bringing healthcare services to their doorstep. The health department plans to conduct similar outreach and screening programs in other mandals in the coming weeks.
Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
2nd phase of TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan launched across state
The state Public Health department has rolled out the second phase of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (Tuberculosis-Free India Campaign) across all districts. The campaign will continue till December 31. The decision to have a second phase was taken after the success of the first phase from December 7, 2024 to March 24, 2025, during which 3.40 crore population was covered. Based on this mapping, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and community engagement activities will be conducted. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC) In Pune, the second phase was launched last week by the civic body. Dr Prashant Bothe, city TB officer, Pune Municipal Corporation, said, 'We have identified a target population of over 6 lakh people who will be screened under the campaign. The screening started last week and the majority of the target population includes slum dwellers, migrants, and close contacts of TB patients.' Dr Sandeep Sangale, state joint director (TB and leprosy), said that in those districts and municipal corporations where the campaign was implemented in the first phase, only the high-risk population will be screened. 'In newly-included districts, too, the teams will map high-risk areas and populations as per the central guidelines. Based on this mapping, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and community engagement activities will be conducted,' he said. Dr Bothe added that besides the high-risk population, the target population also includes individuals over 60, those with a disease history, smokers, diabetics, malnourished individuals, those living with HIV, and other such vulnerable groups. 'We have floated tenders to appoint more teams, ambulances and X-ray machines for the campaign. Screening will be done through X-ray and NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Test,' he said.
