In Telangana, a unique model for TB-Free Municipalities under the Project Swasthya Nagaram, has been launched yesterday in Hyderabad. Under the collaborative initiative of State Tuberculosis Cell, Municipal Corporations of Peerzadiguda, Boduppal and Pocharam in Medchal Malkajgiri district, Central TB Division, WHO India USAID and others, the project aimed at achieving TB-free municipalities.
The stakeholders informed that the innovative approach will demonstrate ending TB in an urban setting where social determinants have huge impact on increasing the TB burden with an approach of surveillance, prevention, complete cascade of quality TB care with engagement of multi stakeholders.
The model will be implemented in urban settings of Peerzadiguda, Boduppal and Pocharam Municipal Corporation over a period of 3 years aiming at bringing down one third of TB incidence, and bringing down TB related mortality. Commissioner Health and Family Welfare and Managing Director National Health Mission RV Karnan formally launched the ‘Swasthya Nagaram’ project. The Union, Programme Director Dr. Jyoti Jaju said the innovative programme is a significant step towards combating TB and promoting community well-being as it will provide free medical care to the patients along with counselling for the family members.
